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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.86, 30,367.89 and 12,575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.86, 30,367.89 and 12,575.22 is: 17,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.86 : 30,367.89 = 12,575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.86/30,367.89 = 12,575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.86x = 30,367.89 × 12,575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.86x = 381,882,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,882,897.69/22,006.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.90

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