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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.72, 30,610.98 and 12,751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.72, 30,610.98 and 12,751.56 is: 17,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.72 : 30,610.98 = 12,751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.72/30,610.98 = 12,751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.72x = 30,610.98 × 12,751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.72x = 390,337,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,337,748.13/22,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.24

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