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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.94, 30,595.52 and 12,482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.94, 30,595.52 and 12,482.73 is: 17,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.94 : 30,595.52 = 12,482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.94/30,595.52 = 12,482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.94x = 30,595.52 × 12,482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.94x = 381,915,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,915,743.18/22,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.73

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