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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.58, 30,518.69 and 12,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.58, 30,518.69 and 12,043.44 is: 16,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.58 : 30,518.69 = 12,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.58/30,518.69 = 12,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.58x = 30,518.69 × 12,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.58x = 367,549,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,549,951.68/22,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.26

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