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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,212.54, 30,654.01 and 12,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,212.54, 30,654.01 and 12,140.76 is: 16,754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,212.54 : 30,654.01 = 12,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,212.54/30,654.01 = 12,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,212.54x = 30,654.01 × 12,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,212.54x = 372,162,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,162,978.45/22,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,754.63

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