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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,043.86, 30,419.51 and 12,483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,043.86, 30,419.51 and 12,483.53 is: 17,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,043.86 : 30,419.51 = 12,483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,043.86/30,419.51 = 12,483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,043.86x = 30,419.51 × 12,483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,043.86x = 379,742,865.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,742,865.67/22,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.70

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