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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,062.38, 30,446.08 and 12,126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,062.38, 30,446.08 and 12,126.38 is: 16,734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,062.38 : 30,446.08 = 12,126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,062.38/30,446.08 = 12,126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,062.38x = 30,446.08 × 12,126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,062.38x = 369,200,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,200,553.04/22,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,734.40

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