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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.66, 30,612.90 and 12,752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.66, 30,612.90 and 12,752.02 is: 17,597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.66 : 30,612.90 = 12,752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.66/30,612.90 = 12,752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.66x = 30,612.90 × 12,752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.66x = 390,376,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,376,313.06/22,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.47

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