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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.66, 30,614.28 and 12,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.66, 30,614.28 and 12,753.02 is: 17,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.66 : 30,614.28 = 12,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.66/30,614.28 = 12,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.66x = 30,614.28 × 12,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.66x = 390,424,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,424,525.13/22,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.85

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