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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.96, 30,555.68 and 12,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.96, 30,555.68 and 12,070.40 is: 16,657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.96 : 30,555.68 = 12,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.96/30,555.68 = 12,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.96x = 30,555.68 × 12,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.96x = 368,819,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,819,279.87/22,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.03

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