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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.06, 30,553.30 and 12,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.06, 30,553.30 and 12,068.50 is: 16,654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.06 : 30,553.30 = 12,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.06/30,553.30 = 12,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.06x = 30,553.30 × 12,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.06x = 368,732,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,732,501.05/22,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.54

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