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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.20, 30,517.82 and 12,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.20, 30,517.82 and 12,042.77 is: 16,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.20 : 30,517.82 = 12,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.20/30,517.82 = 12,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.20x = 30,517.82 × 12,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.20x = 367,518,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,518,874.36/22,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.13

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