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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,135.24, 30,546.48 and 12,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,135.24, 30,546.48 and 12,063.70 is: 16,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,135.24 : 30,546.48 = 12,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,135.24/30,546.48 = 12,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,135.24x = 30,546.48 × 12,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,135.24x = 368,503,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,503,570.78/22,135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.82

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