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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.90, 30,563.31 and 12,076.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.90, 30,563.31 and 12,076.18 is: 16,664.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.90 : 30,563.31 = 12,076.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.90/30,563.31 = 12,076.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.90x = 30,563.31 × 12,076.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.90x = 369,088,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,088,032.96/22,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,664.70

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