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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,144.74, 30,559.91 and 12,073.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,144.74, 30,559.91 and 12,073.27 is: 16,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,144.74 : 30,559.91 = 12,073.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,144.74/30,559.91 = 12,073.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,144.74x = 30,559.91 × 12,073.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,144.74x = 368,957,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,957,870.17/22,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.20

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