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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,076.21, 30,464.54 and 12,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,076.21, 30,464.54 and 12,517.01 is: 17,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,076.21 : 30,464.54 = 12,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,076.21/30,464.54 = 12,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,076.21x = 30,464.54 × 12,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,076.21x = 381,324,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,324,965.40/22,076.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.12

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