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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.78, 30,581.28 and 12,728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.78, 30,581.28 and 12,728.52 is: 17,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.78 : 30,581.28 = 12,728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.78/30,581.28 = 12,728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.78x = 30,581.28 × 12,728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.78x = 389,254,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,254,434.11/22,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,564.22

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