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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.65, 30,549.07 and 12,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.65, 30,549.07 and 12,065.88 is: 16,650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.65 : 30,549.07 = 12,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.65/30,549.07 = 12,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.65x = 30,549.07 × 12,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.65x = 368,601,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,601,382.57/22,137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.43

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