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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.02, 30,596.67 and 12,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.02, 30,596.67 and 12,740.76 is: 17,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.02 : 30,596.67 = 12,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.02/30,596.67 = 12,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.02x = 30,596.67 × 12,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.02x = 389,824,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,824,829.27/22,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.25

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