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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.41, 30,371.84 and 12,575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.41, 30,371.84 and 12,575.77 is: 17,355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.41 : 30,371.84 = 12,575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.41/30,371.84 = 12,575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.41x = 30,371.84 × 12,575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.41x = 381,949,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,949,274.32/22,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.49

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