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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.71, 30,549.65 and 12,066.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.71, 30,549.65 and 12,066.27 is: 16,651.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.71 : 30,549.65 = 12,066.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.71/30,549.65 = 12,066.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.71x = 30,549.65 × 12,066.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.71x = 368,620,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,620,172.56/22,137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.24

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