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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.52, 30,394.76 and 12,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.52, 30,394.76 and 12,594.26 is: 17,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.52 : 30,394.76 = 12,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.52/30,394.76 = 12,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.52x = 30,394.76 × 12,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.52x = 382,799,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,799,510.08/22,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,378.24

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