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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.94, 30,554.50 and 12,069.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.94, 30,554.50 and 12,069.37 is: 16,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.94 : 30,554.50 = 12,069.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.94/30,554.50 = 12,069.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.94x = 30,554.50 × 12,069.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.94x = 368,773,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,773,412.89/22,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.73

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