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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,135.64, 30,546.29 and 12,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,135.64, 30,546.29 and 12,063.86 is: 16,647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,135.64 : 30,546.29 = 12,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,135.64/30,546.29 = 12,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,135.64x = 30,546.29 × 12,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,135.64x = 368,505,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,505,953.03/22,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.63

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