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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,153.47, 30,571.41 and 12,081.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,153.47, 30,571.41 and 12,081.99 is: 16,672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,153.47 : 30,571.41 = 12,081.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,153.47/30,571.41 = 12,081.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,153.47x = 30,571.41 × 12,081.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,153.47x = 369,363,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,363,469.91/22,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.94

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