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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.02, 30,556.74 and 12,071.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.02, 30,556.74 and 12,071.65 is: 16,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.02 : 30,556.74 = 12,071.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.02/30,556.74 = 12,071.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.02x = 30,556.74 × 12,071.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.02x = 368,870,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,870,194.03/22,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.54

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