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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.13, 30,567.78 and 12,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.13, 30,567.78 and 12,719.30 is: 17,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.13 : 30,567.78 = 12,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.13/30,567.78 = 12,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.13x = 30,567.78 × 12,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.13x = 388,800,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,800,611.32/22,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,552.98

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