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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.83, 30,371.64 and 12,576.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.83, 30,371.64 and 12,576.79 is: 17,355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.83 : 30,371.64 = 12,576.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.83/30,371.64 = 12,576.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.83x = 30,371.64 × 12,576.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.83x = 381,977,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,977,738.24/22,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.66

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