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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,124.96, 30,532.02 and 12,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,124.96, 30,532.02 and 12,053.30 is: 16,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,124.96 : 30,532.02 = 12,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,124.96/30,532.02 = 12,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,124.96x = 30,532.02 × 12,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,124.96x = 368,011,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,011,596.67/22,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.32

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