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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.97, 30,561.62 and 12,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.97, 30,561.62 and 12,074.48 is: 16,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.97 : 30,561.62 = 12,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.97/30,561.62 = 12,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.97x = 30,561.62 × 12,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.97x = 369,015,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,015,456.28/22,145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.87

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