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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.88, 30,368.94 and 12,574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.88, 30,368.94 and 12,574.83 is: 17,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.88 : 30,368.94 = 12,574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.88/30,368.94 = 12,574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.88x = 30,368.94 × 12,574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.88x = 381,884,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,884,257.78/22,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.95

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