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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,136.71, 30,548.27 and 12,065.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,136.71, 30,548.27 and 12,065.27 is: 16,649.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,136.71 : 30,548.27 = 12,065.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,136.71/30,548.27 = 12,065.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,136.71x = 30,548.27 × 12,065.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,136.71x = 368,572,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,572,972.84/22,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,649.86

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