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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,250.91, 30,706.18 and 12,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,250.91, 30,706.18 and 12,041.93 is: 16,617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,250.91 : 30,706.18 = 12,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,250.91/30,706.18 = 12,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,250.91x = 30,706.18 × 12,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,250.91x = 369,761,670.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,761,670.13/22,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.82

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