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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.02, 30,548.82 and 12,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.02, 30,548.82 and 12,065.43 is: 16,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.02 : 30,548.82 = 12,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.02/30,548.82 = 12,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.02x = 30,548.82 × 12,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.02x = 368,584,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,584,689.24/22,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.15

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