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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.80, 30,566.95 and 12,589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.80, 30,566.95 and 12,589.41 is: 17,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.80 : 30,566.95 = 12,589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.80/30,566.95 = 12,589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.80x = 30,566.95 × 12,589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.80x = 384,819,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,819,866.00/22,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.73

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