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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.76, 30,432.18 and 12,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.76, 30,432.18 and 12,624.76 is: 17,418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.76 : 30,432.18 = 12,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.76/30,432.18 = 12,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.76x = 30,432.18 × 12,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.76x = 384,198,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,198,968.78/22,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,418.65

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