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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.16, 30,371.51 and 12,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.16, 30,371.51 and 12,575.52 is: 17,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.16 : 30,371.51 = 12,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.16/30,371.51 = 12,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.16x = 30,371.51 × 12,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.16x = 381,937,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,937,468.56/22,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.15

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