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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.72, 30,449.12 and 12,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.72, 30,449.12 and 12,633.72 is: 17,435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.72 : 30,449.12 = 12,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.72/30,449.12 = 12,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.72x = 30,449.12 × 12,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.72x = 384,685,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,685,656.33/22,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,435.21

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