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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,078.69, 30,468.89 and 12,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,078.69, 30,468.89 and 12,647.25 is: 17,453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,078.69 : 30,468.89 = 12,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,078.69/30,468.89 = 12,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,078.69x = 30,468.89 × 12,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,078.69x = 385,347,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,347,700.67/22,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,453.38

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