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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.86, 30,369.27 and 12,576.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.86, 30,369.27 and 12,576.22 is: 17,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.86 : 30,369.27 = 12,576.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.86/30,369.27 = 12,576.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.86x = 30,369.27 × 12,576.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.86x = 381,930,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,930,620.76/22,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.28

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