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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.56, 30,440.82 and 12,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.56, 30,440.82 and 12,122.56 is: 16,729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.56 : 30,440.82 = 12,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.56/30,440.82 = 12,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.56x = 30,440.82 × 12,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.56x = 369,020,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,020,666.90/22,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.14

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