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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155.14, 30,573.12 and 12,083.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155.14, 30,573.12 and 12,083.63 is: 16,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155.14 : 30,573.12 = 12,083.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155.14/30,573.12 = 12,083.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155.14x = 30,573.12 × 12,083.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155.14x = 369,434,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,434,193.59/22,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.88

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