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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.97, 30,544.11 and 12,062.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.97, 30,544.11 and 12,062.21 is: 16,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.97 : 30,544.11 = 12,062.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.97/30,544.11 = 12,062.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.97x = 30,544.11 × 12,062.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.97x = 368,429,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,429,332.41/22,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,645.42

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