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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119.60, 30,524.52 and 12,687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119.60, 30,524.52 and 12,687.54 is: 17,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119.60 : 30,524.52 = 12,687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119.60/30,524.52 = 12,687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119.60x = 30,524.52 × 12,687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119.60x = 387,281,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,281,068.48/22,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,508.50

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