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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.59, 30,676.73 and 12,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.59, 30,676.73 and 12,672.30 is: 17,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.59 : 30,676.73 = 12,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.59/30,676.73 = 12,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.59x = 30,676.73 × 12,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.59x = 388,744,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,744,572.20/22,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.35

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