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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.42, 30,441.30 and 12,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.42, 30,441.30 and 12,630.02 is: 17,429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.42 : 30,441.30 = 12,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.42/30,441.30 = 12,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.42x = 30,441.30 × 12,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.42x = 384,474,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,474,227.83/22,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,429.82

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