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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059, 30,441.42 and 12,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059, 30,441.42 and 12,123 is: 16,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059 : 30,441.42 = 12,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059/30,441.42 = 12,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059x = 30,441.42 × 12,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059x = 369,041,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,041,334.66/22,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.74

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