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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.44, 30,549.86 and 12,065.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.44, 30,549.86 and 12,065.90 is: 16,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.44 : 30,549.86 = 12,065.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.44/30,549.86 = 12,065.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.44x = 30,549.86 × 12,065.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.44x = 368,611,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,611,387.94/22,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.04

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