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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.59, 30,591.06 and 12,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.59, 30,591.06 and 12,735.76 is: 17,576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.59 : 30,591.06 = 12,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.59/30,591.06 = 12,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.59x = 30,591.06 × 12,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.59x = 389,600,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,600,245.35/22,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,576.02

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