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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.08, 30,414.89 and 12,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.08, 30,414.89 and 12,479.25 is: 17,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.08 : 30,414.89 = 12,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.08/30,414.89 = 12,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.08x = 30,414.89 × 12,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.08x = 379,554,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,554,839.58/22,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,221.12

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