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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,095.73, 30,492.07 and 12,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,095.73, 30,492.07 and 12,537.50 is: 17,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,095.73 : 30,492.07 = 12,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,095.73/30,492.07 = 12,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,095.73x = 30,492.07 × 12,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,095.73x = 382,294,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,294,143.82/22,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,301.72

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