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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.66, 30,389.52 and 12,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.66, 30,389.52 and 12,591.16 is: 17,370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.66 : 30,389.52 = 12,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.66/30,389.52 = 12,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.66x = 30,389.52 × 12,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.66x = 382,639,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,639,308.64/22,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,370.86

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