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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,144.35, 30,558.87 and 12,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,144.35, 30,558.87 and 12,073.26 is: 16,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,144.35 : 30,558.87 = 12,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,144.35/30,558.87 = 12,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,144.35x = 30,558.87 × 12,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,144.35x = 368,945,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,945,182.82/22,144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.92

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