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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,138.79, 30,550.62 and 12,067.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,138.79, 30,550.62 and 12,067.01 is: 16,651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,138.79 : 30,550.62 = 12,067.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,138.79/30,550.62 = 12,067.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,138.79x = 30,550.62 × 12,067.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,138.79x = 368,654,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,654,484.29/22,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.97

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