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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.94, 30,369.09 and 12,573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.94, 30,369.09 and 12,573.82 is: 17,347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.94 : 30,369.09 = 12,573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.94/30,369.09 = 12,573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.94x = 30,369.09 × 12,573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.94x = 381,855,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,855,471.22/22,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.65

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