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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,075.61, 30,457.58 and 12,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,075.61, 30,457.58 and 12,513.96 is: 17,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,075.61 : 30,457.58 = 12,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,075.61/30,457.58 = 12,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,075.61x = 30,457.58 × 12,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,075.61x = 381,144,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,144,875.25/22,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.43

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