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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.89, 30,595.98 and 12,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.89, 30,595.98 and 12,610.48 is: 17,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.89 : 30,595.98 = 12,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.89/30,595.98 = 12,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.89x = 30,595.98 × 12,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.89x = 385,829,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,829,993.87/22,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.76

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