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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.58, 30,554.89 and 12,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.58, 30,554.89 and 12,069.63 is: 16,655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.58 : 30,554.89 = 12,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.58/30,554.89 = 12,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.58x = 30,554.89 × 12,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.58x = 368,786,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,786,186.82/22,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.82

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