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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.09, 30,440.12 and 12,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.09, 30,440.12 and 12,501.02 is: 17,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.09 : 30,440.12 = 12,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.09/30,440.12 = 12,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.09x = 30,440.12 × 12,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.09x = 380,532,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,532,334.22/22,059.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.59

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