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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,051.68, 30,420.96 and 12,614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,051.68, 30,420.96 and 12,614.88 is: 17,402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,051.68 : 30,420.96 = 12,614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,051.68/30,420.96 = 12,614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,051.68x = 30,420.96 × 12,614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,051.68x = 383,756,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,756,759.88/22,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.61

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