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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,112.64, 30,516.10 and 12,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,112.64, 30,516.10 and 12,041.26 is: 16,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,112.64 : 30,516.10 = 12,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,112.64/30,516.10 = 12,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,112.64x = 30,516.10 × 12,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,112.64x = 367,452,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,452,294.29/22,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.30

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