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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,066.38, 30,451.60 and 12,130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,066.38, 30,451.60 and 12,130.38 is: 16,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,066.38 : 30,451.60 = 12,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,066.38/30,451.60 = 12,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,066.38x = 30,451.60 × 12,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,066.38x = 369,389,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,389,479.61/22,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.92

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