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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,136.59, 30,547.61 and 12,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,136.59, 30,547.61 and 12,064.82 is: 16,648.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,136.59 : 30,547.61 = 12,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,136.59/30,547.61 = 12,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,136.59x = 30,547.61 × 12,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,136.59x = 368,551,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,551,279.39/22,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,648.97

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