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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.52, 30,444.48 and 12,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.52, 30,444.48 and 12,629.52 is: 17,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.52 : 30,444.48 = 12,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.52/30,444.48 = 12,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.52x = 30,444.48 × 12,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.52x = 384,499,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,499,169.05/22,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,428.50

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