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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.30, 30,544.10 and 12,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.30, 30,544.10 and 12,061.71 is: 16,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.30 : 30,544.10 = 12,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.30/30,544.10 = 12,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.30x = 30,544.10 × 12,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.30x = 368,414,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,414,016.10/22,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,645.24

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