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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.39, 30,568.31 and 12,590.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.39, 30,568.31 and 12,590.68 is: 17,375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.39 : 30,568.31 = 12,590.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.39/30,568.31 = 12,590.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.39x = 30,568.31 × 12,590.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.39x = 384,875,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,875,774.51/22,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.57

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