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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.52, 30,578.04 and 12,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.52, 30,578.04 and 12,727.26 is: 17,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.52 : 30,578.04 = 12,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.52/30,578.04 = 12,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.52x = 30,578.04 × 12,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.52x = 389,174,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,174,665.37/22,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.62

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