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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.14, 30,549.91 and 12,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.14, 30,549.91 and 12,066.24 is: 16,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.14 : 30,549.91 = 12,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.14/30,549.91 = 12,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.14x = 30,549.91 × 12,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.14x = 368,622,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,622,515.87/22,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.77

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