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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.05, 30,517.94 and 12,043.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.05, 30,517.94 and 12,043.05 is: 16,619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.05 : 30,517.94 = 12,043.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.05/30,517.94 = 12,043.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.05x = 30,517.94 × 12,043.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.05x = 367,529,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,529,017.10/22,114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.71

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