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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.06, 30,655.32 and 12,142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.06, 30,655.32 and 12,142.58 is: 16,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.06 : 30,655.32 = 12,142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.06/30,655.32 = 12,142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.06x = 30,655.32 × 12,142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.06x = 372,234,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,234,675.53/22,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,756.72

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