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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.63, 30,843.74 and 12,141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.63, 30,843.74 and 12,141.57 is: 16,755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.63 : 30,843.74 = 12,141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.63/30,843.74 = 12,141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.63x = 30,843.74 × 12,141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.63x = 374,491,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,491,367.56/22,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,755.29

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