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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.64, 30,654.60 and 12,141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.64, 30,654.60 and 12,141.92 is: 16,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.64 : 30,654.60 = 12,141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.64/30,654.60 = 12,141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.64x = 30,654.60 × 12,141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.64x = 372,205,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,205,700.83/22,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,755.73

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