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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.92, 30,404.73 and 12,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.92, 30,404.73 and 12,603.52 is: 17,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.92 : 30,404.73 = 12,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.92/30,404.73 = 12,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.92x = 30,404.73 × 12,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.92x = 383,206,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,206,622.65/22,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.25

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