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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.41, 30,430.58 and 12,620.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.41, 30,430.58 and 12,620.91 is: 17,411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.41 : 30,430.58 = 12,620.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.41/30,430.58 = 12,620.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.41x = 30,430.58 × 12,620.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.41x = 384,061,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,061,548.32/22,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.91

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