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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.32, 30,408.48 and 12,605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.32, 30,408.48 and 12,605.32 is: 17,398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.32 : 30,408.48 = 12,605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.32/30,408.48 = 12,605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.32x = 30,408.48 × 12,605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.32x = 383,308,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,308,621.11/22,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.35

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