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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.93, 30,416.15 and 12,607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.93, 30,416.15 and 12,607.67 is: 17,398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.93 : 30,416.15 = 12,607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.93/30,416.15 = 12,607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.93x = 30,416.15 × 12,607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.93x = 383,476,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,476,566.75/22,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.39

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