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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.36, 30,598.97 and 12,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.36, 30,598.97 and 12,743.40 is: 17,588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.36 : 30,598.97 = 12,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.36/30,598.97 = 12,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.36x = 30,598.97 × 12,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.36x = 389,934,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,934,914.30/22,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.91

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