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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,018.44, 30,376.62 and 12,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,018.44, 30,376.62 and 12,585 is: 17,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,018.44 : 30,376.62 = 12,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,018.44/30,376.62 = 12,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,018.44x = 30,376.62 × 12,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,018.44x = 382,289,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,289,762.70/22,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,362.25

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