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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,142.81, 30,555.95 and 12,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,142.81, 30,555.95 and 12,581.45 is: 17,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,142.81 : 30,555.95 = 12,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,142.81/30,555.95 = 12,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,142.81x = 30,555.95 × 12,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,142.81x = 384,437,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,437,941.44/22,142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.75

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