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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.01, 30,418.48 and 12,482.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.01, 30,418.48 and 12,482.57 is: 17,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.01 : 30,418.48 = 12,482.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.01/30,418.48 = 12,482.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.01x = 30,418.48 × 12,482.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.01x = 379,700,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,700,850.73/22,041.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,227.02

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