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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,062.58, 30,446.26 and 12,502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,062.58, 30,446.26 and 12,502.45 is: 17,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,062.58 : 30,446.26 = 12,502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,062.58/30,446.26 = 12,502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,062.58x = 30,446.26 × 12,502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,062.58x = 380,652,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,652,843.34/22,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.32

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