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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,090.86, 30,483.27 and 12,658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,090.86, 30,483.27 and 12,658.14 is: 17,467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,090.86 : 30,483.27 = 12,658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,090.86/30,483.27 = 12,658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,090.86x = 30,483.27 × 12,658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,090.86x = 385,861,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,861,499.32/22,090.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.02

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