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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,075.88, 30,464.71 and 12,139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,075.88, 30,464.71 and 12,139.88 is: 16,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,075.88 : 30,464.71 = 12,139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,075.88/30,464.71 = 12,139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,075.88x = 30,464.71 × 12,139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,075.88x = 369,837,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,837,740.96/22,075.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.03

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