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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.44, 30,512.52 and 12,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.44, 30,512.52 and 12,175.44 is: 16,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.44 : 30,512.52 = 12,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.44/30,512.52 = 12,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.44x = 30,512.52 × 12,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.44x = 371,503,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,503,356.51/22,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.41

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