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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,083.44, 30,471.96 and 12,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,083.44, 30,471.96 and 12,147.44 is: 16,761.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,083.44 : 30,471.96 = 12,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,083.44/30,471.96 = 12,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,083.44x = 30,471.96 × 12,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,083.44x = 370,156,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,156,305.78/22,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.71

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