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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.14, 30,549.89 and 12,066.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.14, 30,549.89 and 12,066.23 is: 16,651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.14 : 30,549.89 = 12,066.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.14/30,549.89 = 12,066.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.14x = 30,549.89 × 12,066.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.14x = 368,622,105.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,622,105.76/22,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.75

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