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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.56, 30,607.35 and 12,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.56, 30,607.35 and 12,749.30 is: 17,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.56 : 30,607.35 = 12,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.56/30,607.35 = 12,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.56x = 30,607.35 × 12,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.56x = 390,222,134.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,222,134.32/22,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.40

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