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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,209.58, 30,652.60 and 12,777.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,209.58, 30,652.60 and 12,777.54 is: 17,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,209.58 : 30,652.60 = 12,777.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,209.58/30,652.60 = 12,777.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,209.58x = 30,652.60 × 12,777.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,209.58x = 391,664,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,664,822.60/22,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.95

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