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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.83, 30,374.40 and 12,578.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.83, 30,374.40 and 12,578.79 is: 17,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.83 : 30,374.40 = 12,578.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.83/30,374.40 = 12,578.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.83x = 30,374.40 × 12,578.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.83x = 382,073,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,073,198.98/22,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.42

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