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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.58, 30,543.45 and 12,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.58, 30,543.45 and 12,061.80 is: 16,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.58 : 30,543.45 = 12,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.58/30,543.45 = 12,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.58x = 30,543.45 × 12,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.58x = 368,408,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,408,924.90/22,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.80

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