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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.92, 30,513.47 and 12,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.92, 30,513.47 and 12,040.40 is: 16,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.92 : 30,513.47 = 12,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.92/30,513.47 = 12,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.92x = 30,513.47 × 12,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.92x = 367,394,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,394,400.27/22,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,615.22

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