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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,062.42, 30,446.82 and 12,634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,062.42, 30,446.82 and 12,634.02 is: 17,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,062.42 : 30,446.82 = 12,634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,062.42/30,446.82 = 12,634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,062.42x = 30,446.82 × 12,634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,062.42x = 384,665,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,665,732.82/22,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,435.34

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