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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109.05, 30,509.73 and 12,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109.05, 30,509.73 and 12,037.33 is: 16,611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109.05 : 30,509.73 = 12,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109.05/30,509.73 = 12,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109.05x = 30,509.73 × 12,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109.05x = 367,255,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,255,688.22/22,109.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.10

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