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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.76, 30,414.62 and 12,479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.76, 30,414.62 and 12,479.37 is: 17,221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.76 : 30,414.62 = 12,479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.76/30,414.62 = 12,479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.76x = 30,414.62 × 12,479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.76x = 379,555,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,555,233.99/22,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,221.39

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