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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.59, 30,424.11 and 12,484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.59, 30,424.11 and 12,484.73 is: 17,228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.59 : 30,424.11 = 12,484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.59/30,424.11 = 12,484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.59x = 30,424.11 × 12,484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.59x = 379,836,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,836,828.08/22,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,228.04

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