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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,120.08, 30,524.76 and 12,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,120.08, 30,524.76 and 12,689.52 is: 17,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,120.08 : 30,524.76 = 12,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,120.08/30,524.76 = 12,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,120.08x = 30,524.76 × 12,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,120.08x = 387,344,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,344,552.52/22,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,510.99

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