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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.63, 30,514.57 and 12,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.63, 30,514.57 and 12,040.62 is: 16,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.63 : 30,514.57 = 12,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.63/30,514.57 = 12,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.63x = 30,514.57 × 12,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.63x = 367,414,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,414,522.50/22,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,616.34

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