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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,132.86, 30,542.94 and 12,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,132.86, 30,542.94 and 12,061.37 is: 16,644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,132.86 : 30,542.94 = 12,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,132.86/30,542.94 = 12,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,132.86x = 30,542.94 × 12,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,132.86x = 368,389,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,389,547.51/22,132.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.46

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