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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,051.76, 30,432.12 and 12,619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,051.76, 30,432.12 and 12,619.76 is: 17,415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,051.76 : 30,432.12 = 12,619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,051.76/30,432.12 = 12,619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,051.76x = 30,432.12 × 12,619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,051.76x = 384,046,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,046,050.69/22,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.66

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