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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,125.24, 30,532.71 and 12,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,125.24, 30,532.71 and 12,053.66 is: 16,633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,125.24 : 30,532.71 = 12,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,125.24/30,532.71 = 12,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,125.24x = 30,532.71 × 12,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,125.24x = 368,031,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,031,011.68/22,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.99

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