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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,072.80, 30,460.88 and 12,641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,072.80, 30,460.88 and 12,641.36 is: 17,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,072.80 : 30,460.88 = 12,641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,072.80/30,460.88 = 12,641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,072.80x = 30,460.88 × 12,641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,072.80x = 385,066,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,066,950.00/22,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,445.32

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