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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,125.87, 30,533.58 and 12,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,125.87, 30,533.58 and 12,054.29 is: 16,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,125.87 : 30,533.58 = 12,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,125.87/30,533.58 = 12,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,125.87x = 30,533.58 × 12,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,125.87x = 368,060,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,060,567.79/22,125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,634.85

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