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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,078.13, 30,467.81 and 12,647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,078.13, 30,467.81 and 12,647.30 is: 17,453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,078.13 : 30,467.81 = 12,647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,078.13/30,467.81 = 12,647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,078.13x = 30,467.81 × 12,647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,078.13x = 385,335,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,335,412.69/22,078.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,453.27

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