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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.16, 30,373.48 and 12,578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.16, 30,373.48 and 12,578.16 is: 17,357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.16 : 30,373.48 = 12,578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.16/30,373.48 = 12,578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.16x = 30,373.48 × 12,578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.16x = 382,042,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,042,491.20/22,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,357.55

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