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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,075, 30,463.50 and 12,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,075, 30,463.50 and 12,139 is: 16,751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,075 : 30,463.50 = 12,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,075/30,463.50 = 12,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,075x = 30,463.50 × 12,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,075x = 369,796,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,796,426.50/22,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.82

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