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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.74, 30,406.01 and 12,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.74, 30,406.01 and 12,601.70 is: 17,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.74 : 30,406.01 = 12,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.74/30,406.01 = 12,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.74x = 30,406.01 × 12,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.74x = 383,167,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,167,201.18/22,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.02

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