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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.77, 30,549.74 and 12,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.77, 30,549.74 and 12,066.30 is: 16,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.77 : 30,549.74 = 12,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.77/30,549.74 = 12,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.77x = 30,549.74 × 12,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.77x = 368,622,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,622,175.01/22,137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.28

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