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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.45, 30,412.83 and 12,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.45, 30,412.83 and 12,475.89 is: 17,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.45 : 30,412.83 = 12,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.45/30,412.83 = 12,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.45x = 30,412.83 × 12,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.45x = 379,427,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,427,121.67/22,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,218.94

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