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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.76, 30,377.24 and 12,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.76, 30,377.24 and 12,452.52 is: 17,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.76 : 30,377.24 = 12,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.76/30,377.24 = 12,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.76x = 30,377.24 × 12,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.76x = 378,273,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,273,188.64/22,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,184.27

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