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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,134.72, 30,545.15 and 12,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,134.72, 30,545.15 and 12,062.96 is: 16,646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,134.72 : 30,545.15 = 12,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,134.72/30,545.15 = 12,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,134.72x = 30,545.15 × 12,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,134.72x = 368,464,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,464,922.64/22,134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,646.47

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