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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.21, 30,548.96 and 12,065.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.21, 30,548.96 and 12,065.77 is: 16,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.21 : 30,548.96 = 12,065.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.21/30,548.96 = 12,065.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.21x = 30,548.96 × 12,065.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.21x = 368,596,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,596,572.35/22,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.55

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