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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.67, 30,582.33 and 12,731.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.67, 30,582.33 and 12,731.43 is: 17,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.67 : 30,582.33 = 12,731.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.67/30,582.33 = 12,731.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.67x = 30,582.33 × 12,731.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.67x = 389,356,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,356,793.63/22,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.10

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