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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,094.86, 30,488.79 and 12,662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,094.86, 30,488.79 and 12,662.14 is: 17,472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,094.86 : 30,488.79 = 12,662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,094.86/30,488.79 = 12,662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,094.86x = 30,488.79 × 12,662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,094.86x = 386,053,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,053,327.41/22,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.54

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