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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.90, 30,561.93 and 12,075.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.90, 30,561.93 and 12,075.18 is: 16,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.90 : 30,561.93 = 12,075.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.90/30,561.93 = 12,075.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.90x = 30,561.93 × 12,075.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.90x = 369,040,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,040,805.90/22,146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,663.32

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