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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.31, 30,534.18 and 12,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.31, 30,534.18 and 12,054.72 is: 16,635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.31 : 30,534.18 = 12,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.31/30,534.18 = 12,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.31x = 30,534.18 × 12,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.31x = 368,080,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,080,990.33/22,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.44

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