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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.99, 30,560.90 and 12,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.99, 30,560.90 and 12,074.45 is: 16,662.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.99 : 30,560.90 = 12,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.99/30,560.90 = 12,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.99x = 30,560.90 × 12,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.99x = 369,005,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,005,845.83/22,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.43

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