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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.34, 30,469.32 and 12,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.34, 30,469.32 and 12,647.88 is: 17,453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.34 : 30,469.32 = 12,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.34/30,469.32 = 12,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.34x = 30,469.32 × 12,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.34x = 385,372,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,372,303.04/22,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,453.98

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