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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.57, 30,579.94 and 12,730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.57, 30,579.94 and 12,730.13 is: 17,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.57 : 30,579.94 = 12,730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.57/30,579.94 = 12,730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.57x = 30,579.94 × 12,730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.57x = 389,286,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,286,703.95/22,161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.85

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