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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.89, 30,427.67 and 12,492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.89, 30,427.67 and 12,492.26 is: 17,235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.89 : 30,427.67 = 12,492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.89/30,427.67 = 12,492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.89x = 30,427.67 × 12,492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.89x = 380,110,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,110,364.83/22,053.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,235.52

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