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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,139.83, 30,552.47 and 12,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,139.83, 30,552.47 and 12,067.88 is: 16,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,139.83 : 30,552.47 = 12,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,139.83/30,552.47 = 12,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,139.83x = 30,552.47 × 12,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,139.83x = 368,703,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,703,541.66/22,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,653.41

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