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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.56, 30,607.74 and 12,746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.56, 30,607.74 and 12,746.12 is: 17,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.56 : 30,607.74 = 12,746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.56/30,607.74 = 12,746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.56x = 30,607.74 × 12,746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.56x = 390,129,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,129,926.97/22,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.20

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