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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,065, 30,449.70 and 12,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,065, 30,449.70 and 12,129 is: 16,738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,065 : 30,449.70 = 12,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,065/30,449.70 = 12,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,065x = 30,449.70 × 12,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,065x = 369,324,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,324,411.30/22,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.02

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