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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.29, 30,562.82 and 12,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.29, 30,562.82 and 12,075.80 is: 16,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.29 : 30,562.82 = 12,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.29/30,562.82 = 12,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.29x = 30,562.82 × 12,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.29x = 369,070,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,070,505.76/22,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,664.36

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