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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.35, 30,516.89 and 12,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.35, 30,516.89 and 12,042.77 is: 16,618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.35 : 30,516.89 = 12,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.35/30,516.89 = 12,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.35x = 30,516.89 × 12,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.35x = 367,507,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,507,887.39/22,114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.53

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