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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.37, 30,534.30 and 12,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.37, 30,534.30 and 12,054.78 is: 16,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.37 : 30,534.30 = 12,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.37/30,534.30 = 12,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.37x = 30,534.30 × 12,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.37x = 368,084,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,084,354.83/22,126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.55

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