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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.15, 30,445.53 and 12,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.15, 30,445.53 and 12,503.20 is: 17,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.15 : 30,445.53 = 12,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.15/30,445.53 = 12,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.15x = 30,445.53 × 12,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.15x = 380,666,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,666,550.70/22,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.50

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