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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.50, 30,554.44 and 12,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.50, 30,554.44 and 12,069.73 is: 16,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.50 : 30,554.44 = 12,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.50/30,554.44 = 12,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.50x = 30,554.44 × 12,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.50x = 368,783,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,783,841.10/22,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.77

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