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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.15, 30,732.42 and 12,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.15, 30,732.42 and 12,061.09 is: 16,644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.15 : 30,732.42 = 12,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.15/30,732.42 = 12,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.15x = 30,732.42 × 12,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.15x = 370,666,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,666,483.54/22,270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.10

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