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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,043.53, 30,418.50 and 12,480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,043.53, 30,418.50 and 12,480.67 is: 17,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,043.53 : 30,418.50 = 12,480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,043.53/30,418.50 = 12,480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,043.53x = 30,418.50 × 12,480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,043.53x = 379,643,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,643,260.40/22,043.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,222.43

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