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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.84, 30,561.03 and 12,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.84, 30,561.03 and 12,074.25 is: 16,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.84 : 30,561.03 = 12,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.84/30,561.03 = 12,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.84x = 30,561.03 × 12,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.84x = 369,001,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,001,516.48/22,145.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.34

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