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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.72, 30,407.34 and 12,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.72, 30,407.34 and 12,602.26 is: 17,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.72 : 30,407.34 = 12,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.72/30,407.34 = 12,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.72x = 30,407.34 × 12,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.72x = 383,201,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,201,204.59/22,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.58

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