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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.62, 30,367.23 and 12,573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.62, 30,367.23 and 12,573.58 is: 17,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.62 : 30,367.23 = 12,573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.62/30,367.23 = 12,573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.62x = 30,367.23 × 12,573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.62x = 381,824,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,824,795.78/22,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.24

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