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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.01, 30,577.86 and 12,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.01, 30,577.86 and 12,469.88 is: 17,207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.01 : 30,577.86 = 12,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.01/30,577.86 = 12,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.01x = 30,577.86 × 12,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.01x = 381,302,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,302,244.86/22,159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.55

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