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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.75, 30,442.46 and 12,123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.75, 30,442.46 and 12,123.75 is: 16,730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.75 : 30,442.46 = 12,123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.75/30,442.46 = 12,123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.75x = 30,442.46 × 12,123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.75x = 369,076,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,076,774.43/22,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.78

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