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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060, 30,443.04 and 12,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060, 30,443.04 and 12,124 is: 16,731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060 : 30,443.04 = 12,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060/30,443.04 = 12,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060x = 30,443.04 × 12,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060x = 369,091,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,091,416.96/22,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.25

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