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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.08, 30,553.33 and 12,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.08, 30,553.33 and 12,068.32 is: 16,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.08 : 30,553.33 = 12,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.08/30,553.33 = 12,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.08x = 30,553.33 × 12,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.08x = 368,727,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,727,210.74/22,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.29

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