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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.10, 30,609.51 and 12,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.10, 30,609.51 and 12,748.90 is: 17,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.10 : 30,609.51 = 12,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.10/30,609.51 = 12,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.10x = 30,609.51 × 12,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.10x = 390,237,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,237,582.04/22,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.45

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