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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.59, 30,372.77 and 12,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.59, 30,372.77 and 12,453.14 is: 17,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.59 : 30,372.77 = 12,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.59/30,372.77 = 12,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.59x = 30,372.77 × 12,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.59x = 378,236,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,236,464.06/22,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.18

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