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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.07, 30,416.36 and 12,480.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.07, 30,416.36 and 12,480.71 is: 17,223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.07 : 30,416.36 = 12,480.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.07/30,416.36 = 12,480.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.07x = 30,416.36 × 12,480.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.07x = 379,617,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,617,553.93/22,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.19

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