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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.55, 30,555.36 and 12,070.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.55, 30,555.36 and 12,070.01 is: 16,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.55 : 30,555.36 = 12,070.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.55/30,555.36 = 12,070.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.55x = 30,555.36 × 12,070.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.55x = 368,803,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,803,577.14/22,141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.63

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