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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,112.13, 30,513.72 and 12,040.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,112.13, 30,513.72 and 12,040.53 is: 16,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,112.13 : 30,513.72 = 12,040.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,112.13/30,513.72 = 12,040.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,112.13x = 30,513.72 × 12,040.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,112.13x = 367,401,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,401,361.07/22,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,615.38

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