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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.26, 30,373.92 and 12,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.26, 30,373.92 and 12,580.32 is: 17,363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.26 : 30,373.92 = 12,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.26/30,373.92 = 12,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.26x = 30,373.92 × 12,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.26x = 382,113,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,113,633.25/22,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.86

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