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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.84, 30,442.58 and 12,630.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.84, 30,442.58 and 12,630.23 is: 17,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.84 : 30,442.58 = 12,630.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.84/30,442.58 = 12,630.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.84x = 30,442.58 × 12,630.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.84x = 384,496,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,496,804.40/22,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,429.72

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