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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.62, 30,522.69 and 12,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.62, 30,522.69 and 12,046.26 is: 16,624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.62 : 30,522.69 = 12,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.62/30,522.69 = 12,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.62x = 30,522.69 × 12,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.62x = 367,684,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,684,374.10/22,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.05

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