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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.08, 30,554.71 and 12,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.08, 30,554.71 and 12,069.32 is: 16,655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.08 : 30,554.71 = 12,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.08/30,554.71 = 12,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.08x = 30,554.71 × 12,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.08x = 368,774,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,774,572.50/22,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.67

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