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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,081.14, 30,471.96 and 12,650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,081.14, 30,471.96 and 12,650.31 is: 17,457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,081.14 : 30,471.96 = 12,650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,081.14/30,471.96 = 12,650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,081.14x = 30,471.96 × 12,650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,081.14x = 385,479,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,479,740.31/22,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.42

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