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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.42, 30,554.55 and 12,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.42, 30,554.55 and 12,070.06 is: 16,656.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.42 : 30,554.55 = 12,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.42/30,554.55 = 12,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.42x = 30,554.55 × 12,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.42x = 368,795,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,795,347.26/22,141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.36

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