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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.68, 30,414.20 and 12,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.68, 30,414.20 and 12,607.68 is: 17,398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.68 : 30,414.20 = 12,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.68/30,414.20 = 12,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.68x = 30,414.20 × 12,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.68x = 383,452,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,452,501.06/22,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.28

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