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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.57, 30,606.50 and 12,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.57, 30,606.50 and 12,748.14 is: 17,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.57 : 30,606.50 = 12,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.57/30,606.50 = 12,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.57x = 30,606.50 × 12,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.57x = 390,175,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,175,883.17/22,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.68

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