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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.32, 30,533.76 and 12,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.32, 30,533.76 and 12,055.02 is: 16,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.32 : 30,533.76 = 12,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.32/30,533.76 = 12,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.32x = 30,533.76 × 12,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.32x = 368,085,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,085,087.48/22,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.62

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