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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.76, 30,521.16 and 12,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.76, 30,521.16 and 12,045.24 is: 16,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.76 : 30,521.16 = 12,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.76/30,521.16 = 12,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.76x = 30,521.16 × 12,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.76x = 367,634,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,634,637.05/22,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.45

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