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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,165.65, 30,588.03 and 12,734.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,165.65, 30,588.03 and 12,734.01 is: 17,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,165.65 : 30,588.03 = 12,734.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,165.65/30,588.03 = 12,734.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,165.65x = 30,588.03 × 12,734.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,165.65x = 389,508,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,508,279.90/22,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.61

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