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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.27, 30,445.92 and 12,627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.27, 30,445.92 and 12,627.86 is: 17,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.27 : 30,445.92 = 12,627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.27/30,445.92 = 12,627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.27x = 30,445.92 × 12,627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.27x = 384,466,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,466,663.10/22,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,428.80

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