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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,082.34, 30,473.46 and 12,650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,082.34, 30,473.46 and 12,650.88 is: 17,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,082.34 : 30,473.46 = 12,650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,082.34/30,473.46 = 12,650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,082.34x = 30,473.46 × 12,650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,082.34x = 385,516,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,516,085.64/22,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,458.12

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