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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.08, 30,560.36 and 12,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.08, 30,560.36 and 12,589.25 is: 17,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.08 : 30,560.36 = 12,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.08/30,560.36 = 12,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.08x = 30,560.36 × 12,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.08x = 384,731,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,731,796.38/22,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,369.32

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