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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.26, 30,555 and 12,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.26, 30,555 and 12,069.72 is: 16,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.26 : 30,555 = 12,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.26/30,555 = 12,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.26x = 30,555 × 12,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.26x = 368,790,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,790,294.60/22,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.25

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