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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,080.87, 30,471.62 and 12,649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,080.87, 30,471.62 and 12,649.41 is: 17,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,080.87 : 30,471.62 = 12,649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,080.87/30,471.62 = 12,649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,080.87x = 30,471.62 × 12,649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,080.87x = 385,447,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,447,951.50/22,080.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,456.19

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