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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.72, 30,479.46 and 12,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.72, 30,479.46 and 12,528.36 is: 17,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.72 : 30,479.46 = 12,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.72/30,479.46 = 12,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.72x = 30,479.46 × 12,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.72x = 381,857,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,857,647.49/22,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,289.02

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