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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.78, 30,407.94 and 12,604.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.78, 30,407.94 and 12,604.41 is: 17,393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.78 : 30,407.94 = 12,604.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.78/30,407.94 = 12,604.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.78x = 30,407.94 × 12,604.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.78x = 383,274,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,274,143.02/22,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.26

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