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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.26, 30,582.35 and 12,473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.26, 30,582.35 and 12,473.13 is: 17,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.26 : 30,582.35 = 12,473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.26/30,582.35 = 12,473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.26x = 30,582.35 × 12,473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.26x = 381,457,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,457,564.89/22,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.03

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