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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,101.52, 30,499.20 and 12,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,101.52, 30,499.20 and 12,663.52 is: 17,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,101.52 : 30,499.20 = 12,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,101.52/30,499.20 = 12,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,101.52x = 30,499.20 × 12,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,101.52x = 386,227,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,227,229.18/22,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.14

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