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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.71, 30,378.92 and 12,582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.71, 30,378.92 and 12,582.47 is: 17,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.71 : 30,378.92 = 12,582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.71/30,378.92 = 12,582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.71x = 30,378.92 × 12,582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.71x = 382,241,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,241,851.44/22,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.81

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