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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.70, 30,481.76 and 12,658.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.70, 30,481.76 and 12,658.07 is: 17,468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.70 : 30,481.76 = 12,658.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.70/30,481.76 = 12,658.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.70x = 30,481.76 × 12,658.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.70x = 385,840,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,840,188.51/22,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.55

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