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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155.56, 30,573.46 and 12,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155.56, 30,573.46 and 12,594.12 is: 17,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155.56 : 30,573.46 = 12,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155.56/30,573.46 = 12,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155.56x = 30,573.46 × 12,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155.56x = 385,045,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,045,824.06/22,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.20

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