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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.02, 30,415.96 and 12,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.02, 30,415.96 and 12,610.38 is: 17,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.02 : 30,415.96 = 12,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.02/30,415.96 = 12,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.02x = 30,415.96 × 12,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.02x = 383,556,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,556,813.66/22,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.16

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