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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.42, 30,416.74 and 12,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.42, 30,416.74 and 12,480.60 is: 17,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.42 : 30,416.74 = 12,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.42/30,416.74 = 12,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.42x = 30,416.74 × 12,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.42x = 379,619,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,619,165.24/22,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,222.99

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