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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.46, 30,533.46 and 12,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.46, 30,533.46 and 12,054.86 is: 16,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.46 : 30,533.46 = 12,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.46/30,533.46 = 12,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.46x = 30,533.46 × 12,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.46x = 368,076,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,076,432.95/22,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.13

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