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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.91, 30,425.24 and 12,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.91, 30,425.24 and 12,487.50 is: 17,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.91 : 30,425.24 = 12,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.91/30,425.24 = 12,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.91x = 30,425.24 × 12,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.91x = 379,935,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,935,282.99/22,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,233.82

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