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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155.07, 30,573.87 and 12,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155.07, 30,573.87 and 12,083.32 is: 16,674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155.07 : 30,573.87 = 12,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155.07/30,573.87 = 12,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155.07x = 30,573.87 × 12,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155.07x = 369,433,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,433,854.85/22,155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.91

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