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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,088.91, 30,483.54 and 12,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,088.91, 30,483.54 and 12,659.30 is: 17,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,088.91 : 30,483.54 = 12,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,088.91/30,483.54 = 12,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,088.91x = 30,483.54 × 12,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,088.91x = 385,900,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,900,277.92/22,088.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,470.32

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