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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.55, 30,871.42 and 12,810.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.55, 30,871.42 and 12,810.58 is: 17,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.55 : 30,871.42 = 12,810.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.55/30,871.42 = 12,810.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.55x = 30,871.42 × 12,810.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.55x = 395,480,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,480,795.62/22,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,678.64

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