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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.43, 30,549.98 and 12,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.43, 30,549.98 and 12,065.86 is: 16,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.43 : 30,549.98 = 12,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.43/30,549.98 = 12,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.43x = 30,549.98 × 12,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.43x = 368,611,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,611,781.68/22,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.06

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