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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.84, 30,562.41 and 12,075.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.84, 30,562.41 and 12,075.25 is: 16,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.84 : 30,562.41 = 12,075.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.84/30,562.41 = 12,075.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.84x = 30,562.41 × 12,075.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.84x = 369,048,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,048,741.35/22,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,663.72

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