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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,250.42, 30,705.49 and 12,041.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,250.42, 30,705.49 and 12,041.43 is: 16,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,250.42 : 30,705.49 = 12,041.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,250.42/30,705.49 = 12,041.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,250.42x = 30,705.49 × 12,041.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,250.42x = 369,737,854.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,737,854.92/22,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.12

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