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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.26, 30,372.54 and 12,579.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.26, 30,372.54 and 12,579.32 is: 17,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.26 : 30,372.54 = 12,579.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.26/30,372.54 = 12,579.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.26x = 30,372.54 × 12,579.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.26x = 382,065,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,065,899.87/22,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,362.48

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