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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.96, 30,389.84 and 12,589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.96, 30,389.84 and 12,589.92 is: 17,373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.96 : 30,389.84 = 12,589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.96/30,389.84 = 12,589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.96x = 30,389.84 × 12,589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.96x = 382,605,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,605,654.41/22,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,373.82

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