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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.42, 30,543.23 and 12,061.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.42, 30,543.23 and 12,061.65 is: 16,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.42 : 30,543.23 = 12,061.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.42/30,543.23 = 12,061.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.42x = 30,543.23 × 12,061.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.42x = 368,401,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,401,620.52/22,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.58

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