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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119.97, 30,525.10 and 12,048.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119.97, 30,525.10 and 12,048.59 is: 16,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119.97 : 30,525.10 = 12,048.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119.97/30,525.10 = 12,048.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119.97x = 30,525.10 × 12,048.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119.97x = 367,784,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,784,414.61/22,119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.80

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