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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.65, 30,740.42 and 12,066.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.65, 30,740.42 and 12,066.71 is: 16,652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.65 : 30,740.42 = 12,066.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.65/30,740.42 = 12,066.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.65x = 30,740.42 × 12,066.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.65x = 370,935,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,935,667.52/22,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,652.07

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