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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.79, 30,534.15 and 12,055.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.79, 30,534.15 and 12,055.01 is: 16,635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.79 : 30,534.15 = 12,055.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.79/30,534.15 = 12,055.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.79x = 30,534.15 × 12,055.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.79x = 368,089,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,089,483.59/22,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.47

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