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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,135, 30,546.74 and 12,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,135, 30,546.74 and 12,063.40 is: 16,647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,135 : 30,546.74 = 12,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,135/30,546.74 = 12,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,135x = 30,546.74 × 12,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,135x = 368,497,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,497,543.32/22,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.73

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