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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,083.52, 30,474.66 and 12,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,083.52, 30,474.66 and 12,525.16 is: 17,284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,083.52 : 30,474.66 = 12,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,083.52/30,474.66 = 12,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,083.52x = 30,474.66 × 12,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,083.52x = 381,699,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,699,992.45/22,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.38

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