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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,044, 30,422.64 and 12,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,044, 30,422.64 and 12,109.92 is: 16,712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,044 : 30,422.64 = 12,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,044/30,422.64 = 12,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,044x = 30,422.64 × 12,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,044x = 368,415,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,415,736.59/22,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.74

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