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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.05, 30,542.52 and 12,061.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.05, 30,542.52 and 12,061.46 is: 16,644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.05 : 30,542.52 = 12,061.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.05/30,542.52 = 12,061.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.05x = 30,542.52 × 12,061.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.05x = 368,387,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,387,265.22/22,133.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.22

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