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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.68, 30,558.66 and 12,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.68, 30,558.66 and 12,715.04 is: 17,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.68 : 30,558.66 = 12,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.68/30,558.66 = 12,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.68x = 30,558.66 × 12,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.68x = 388,554,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,554,584.25/22,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.60

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