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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.76, 30,447.24 and 12,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.76, 30,447.24 and 12,630.50 is: 17,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.76 : 30,447.24 = 12,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.76/30,447.24 = 12,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.76x = 30,447.24 × 12,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.76x = 384,563,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,563,850.44/22,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,429.66

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