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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.56, 30,610.50 and 12,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.56, 30,610.50 and 12,748.12 is: 17,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.56 : 30,610.50 = 12,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.56/30,610.50 = 12,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.56x = 30,610.50 × 12,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.56x = 390,226,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,226,327.26/22,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,593.96

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