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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.50, 30,593.64 and 12,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.50, 30,593.64 and 12,737.32 is: 17,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.50 : 30,593.64 = 12,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.50/30,593.64 = 12,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.50x = 30,593.64 × 12,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.50x = 389,680,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,680,982.64/22,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.35

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