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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,024.16, 30,394.26 and 12,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,024.16, 30,394.26 and 12,592.72 is: 17,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,024.16 : 30,394.26 = 12,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,024.16/30,394.26 = 12,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,024.16x = 30,394.26 × 12,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,024.16x = 382,746,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,746,405.79/22,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,378.48

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