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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.76, 30,370.56 and 12,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.76, 30,370.56 and 12,574.72 is: 17,354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.76 : 30,370.56 = 12,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.76/30,370.56 = 12,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.76x = 30,370.56 × 12,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.76x = 381,901,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,901,288.24/22,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.61

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