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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008, 30,371.09 and 12,576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008, 30,371.09 and 12,576.54 is: 17,355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008 : 30,371.09 = 12,576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008/30,371.09 = 12,576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008x = 30,371.09 × 12,576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008x = 381,963,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,963,228.23/22,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.65

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