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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.88, 30,374.72 and 12,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.88, 30,374.72 and 12,579.20 is: 17,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.88 : 30,374.72 = 12,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.88/30,374.72 = 12,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.88x = 30,374.72 × 12,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.88x = 382,089,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,089,677.82/22,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.13

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