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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.68, 30,511.80 and 12,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.68, 30,511.80 and 12,548.52 is: 17,315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.68 : 30,511.80 = 12,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.68/30,511.80 = 12,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.68x = 30,511.80 × 12,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.68x = 382,877,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,877,932.54/22,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,315.64

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