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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.15, 30,552.52 and 12,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.15, 30,552.52 and 12,068.38 is: 16,653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.15 : 30,552.52 = 12,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.15/30,552.52 = 12,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.15x = 30,552.52 × 12,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.15x = 368,719,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,719,421.32/22,140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,653.88

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