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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.34, 30,483.32 and 12,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.34, 30,483.32 and 12,654.88 is: 17,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.34 : 30,483.32 = 12,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.34/30,483.32 = 12,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.34x = 30,483.32 × 12,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.34x = 385,762,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,762,756.60/22,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,466.12

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