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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,070.72, 30,456.96 and 12,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,070.72, 30,456.96 and 12,511.50 is: 17,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,070.72 : 30,456.96 = 12,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,070.72/30,456.96 = 12,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,070.72x = 30,456.96 × 12,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,070.72x = 381,062,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,062,093.91/22,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.50

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