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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068, 30,453.84 and 12,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068, 30,453.84 and 12,132 is: 16,742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068 : 30,453.84 = 12,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068/30,453.84 = 12,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068x = 30,453.84 × 12,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068x = 369,465,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,465,986.88/22,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,742.16

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