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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.86, 30,406.59 and 12,602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.86, 30,406.59 and 12,602.58 is: 17,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.86 : 30,406.59 = 12,602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.86/30,406.59 = 12,602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.86x = 30,406.59 × 12,602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.86x = 383,201,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,201,483.00/22,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.48

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