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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.98, 30,398.08 and 12,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.98, 30,398.08 and 12,595.94 is: 17,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.98 : 30,398.08 = 12,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.98/30,398.08 = 12,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.98x = 30,398.08 × 12,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.98x = 382,892,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,892,391.80/22,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.09

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