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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,135.59, 30,546.72 and 12,064.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,135.59, 30,546.72 and 12,064.12 is: 16,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,135.59 : 30,546.72 = 12,064.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,135.59/30,546.72 = 12,064.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,135.59x = 30,546.72 × 12,064.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,135.59x = 368,519,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,519,219.32/22,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,648.27

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