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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.76, 30,561.58 and 12,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.76, 30,561.58 and 12,074.96 is: 16,662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.76 : 30,561.58 = 12,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.76/30,561.58 = 12,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.76x = 30,561.58 × 12,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.76x = 369,029,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,029,856.04/22,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.93

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