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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.95, 30,507.55 and 12,551.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.95, 30,507.55 and 12,551.11 is: 17,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.95 : 30,507.55 = 12,551.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.95/30,507.55 = 12,551.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.95x = 30,507.55 × 12,551.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.95x = 382,903,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,903,615.88/22,111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.59

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