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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,134, 30,545.36 and 12,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,134, 30,545.36 and 12,062.40 is: 16,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,134 : 30,545.36 = 12,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,134/30,545.36 = 12,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,134x = 30,545.36 × 12,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,134x = 368,450,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,450,350.46/22,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,646.35

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