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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.58, 30,440.80 and 12,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.58, 30,440.80 and 12,501.52 is: 17,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.58 : 30,440.80 = 12,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.58/30,440.80 = 12,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.58x = 30,440.80 × 12,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.58x = 380,556,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,556,270.02/22,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.29

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