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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.64, 30,541.27 and 12,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.64, 30,541.27 and 12,060.17 is: 16,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.64 : 30,541.27 = 12,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.64/30,541.27 = 12,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.64x = 30,541.27 × 12,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.64x = 368,332,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,332,908.22/22,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.82

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