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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.59, 30,586.92 and 12,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.59, 30,586.92 and 12,732.76 is: 17,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.59 : 30,586.92 = 12,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.59/30,586.92 = 12,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.59x = 30,586.92 × 12,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.59x = 389,455,758.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,455,758.56/22,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,571.88

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