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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,015.08, 30,377.70 and 12,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,015.08, 30,377.70 and 12,581.64 is: 17,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,015.08 : 30,377.70 = 12,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,015.08/30,377.70 = 12,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,015.08x = 30,377.70 × 12,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,015.08x = 382,201,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,201,285.43/22,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.89

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