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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.48, 30,557.44 and 12,071.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.48, 30,557.44 and 12,071.94 is: 16,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.48 : 30,557.44 = 12,071.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.48/30,557.44 = 12,071.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.48x = 30,557.44 × 12,071.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.48x = 368,887,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,887,582.23/22,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.97

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