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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,075.46, 30,456.68 and 12,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,075.46, 30,456.68 and 12,514.33 is: 17,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,075.46 : 30,456.68 = 12,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,075.46/30,456.68 = 12,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,075.46x = 30,456.68 × 12,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,075.46x = 381,144,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,144,791.94/22,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.54

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