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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.14, 30,565.35 and 12,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.14, 30,565.35 and 12,716.70 is: 17,547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.14 : 30,565.35 = 12,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.14/30,565.35 = 12,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.14x = 30,565.35 × 12,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.14x = 388,690,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,690,386.35/22,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.99

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