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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.56, 30,571.11 and 12,081.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.56, 30,571.11 and 12,081.42 is: 16,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.56 : 30,571.11 = 12,081.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.56/30,571.11 = 12,081.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.56x = 30,571.11 × 12,081.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.56x = 369,342,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,342,466.00/22,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.68

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