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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115.20, 30,519.55 and 12,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115.20, 30,519.55 and 12,044.06 is: 16,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115.20 : 30,519.55 = 12,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115.20/30,519.55 = 12,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115.20x = 30,519.55 × 12,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115.20x = 367,579,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,579,291.37/22,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.12

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