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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,055.91, 30,426.87 and 12,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,055.91, 30,426.87 and 12,619 is: 17,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,055.91 : 30,426.87 = 12,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,055.91/30,426.87 = 12,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,055.91x = 30,426.87 × 12,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,055.91x = 383,956,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,956,672.53/22,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.34

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