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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,136.21, 30,547.99 and 12,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,136.21, 30,547.99 and 12,064.66 is: 16,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,136.21 : 30,547.99 = 12,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,136.21/30,547.99 = 12,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,136.21x = 30,547.99 × 12,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,136.21x = 368,551,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,551,051.74/22,136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,649.24

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