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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.98, 30,514.23 and 12,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.98, 30,514.23 and 12,040.52 is: 16,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.98 : 30,514.23 = 12,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.98/30,514.23 = 12,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.98x = 30,514.23 × 12,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.98x = 367,407,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,407,044.03/22,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,615.75

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