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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.63, 30,549.74 and 12,066.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.63, 30,549.74 and 12,066.07 is: 16,651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.63 : 30,549.74 = 12,066.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.63/30,549.74 = 12,066.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.63x = 30,549.74 × 12,066.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.63x = 368,615,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,615,317.37/22,137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.07

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