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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.36, 30,555.04 and 12,069.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.36, 30,555.04 and 12,069.82 is: 16,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.36 : 30,555.04 = 12,069.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.36/30,555.04 = 12,069.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.36x = 30,555.04 × 12,069.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.36x = 368,793,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,793,832.89/22,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.33

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