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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.80, 30,513.96 and 12,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.80, 30,513.96 and 12,040.08 is: 16,615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.80 : 30,513.96 = 12,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.80/30,513.96 = 12,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.80x = 30,513.96 × 12,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.80x = 367,390,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,390,519.52/22,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,615.13

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