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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.13, 30,438.83 and 12,121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.13, 30,438.83 and 12,121.13 is: 16,727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.13 : 30,438.83 = 12,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.13/30,438.83 = 12,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.13x = 30,438.83 × 12,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.13x = 368,952,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,952,893.59/22,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,727.15

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