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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,132.14, 30,541.95 and 12,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,132.14, 30,541.95 and 12,060.68 is: 16,643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,132.14 : 30,541.95 = 12,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,132.14/30,541.95 = 12,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,132.14x = 30,541.95 × 12,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,132.14x = 368,356,532.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,356,532.82/22,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.51

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