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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,089.38, 30,483.34 and 12,663.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,089.38, 30,483.34 and 12,663.41 is: 17,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,089.38 : 30,483.34 = 12,663.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,089.38/30,483.34 = 12,663.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,089.38x = 30,483.34 × 12,663.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,089.38x = 386,022,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,022,848.51/22,089.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.50

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