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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.73, 30,383.07 and 12,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.73, 30,383.07 and 12,585.50 is: 17,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.73 : 30,383.07 = 12,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.73/30,383.07 = 12,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.73x = 30,383.07 × 12,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.73x = 382,385,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,385,975.57/22,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.97

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