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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,123.99, 30,530.91 and 12,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,123.99, 30,530.91 and 12,052.43 is: 16,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,123.99 : 30,530.91 = 12,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,123.99/30,530.91 = 12,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,123.99x = 30,530.91 × 12,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,123.99x = 367,971,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,971,655.61/22,123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,632.25

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