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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.07, 30,516.98 and 12,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.07, 30,516.98 and 12,042.64 is: 16,618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.07 : 30,516.98 = 12,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.07/30,516.98 = 12,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.07x = 30,516.98 × 12,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.07x = 367,505,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,505,004.03/22,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.61

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