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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.88, 30,380.94 and 12,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.88, 30,380.94 and 12,585.24 is: 17,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.88 : 30,380.94 = 12,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.88/30,380.94 = 12,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.88x = 30,380.94 × 12,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.88x = 382,351,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,351,421.33/22,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.29

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