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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.96, 30,571.86 and 12,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.96, 30,571.86 and 12,593.25 is: 17,379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.96 : 30,571.86 = 12,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.96/30,571.86 = 12,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.96x = 30,571.86 × 12,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.96x = 384,999,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,999,075.95/22,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.13

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