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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.68, 30,586.02 and 12,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.68, 30,586.02 and 12,735.40 is: 17,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.68 : 30,586.02 = 12,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.68/30,586.02 = 12,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.68x = 30,586.02 × 12,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.68x = 389,525,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,525,199.11/22,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.31

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