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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.83, 30,534.63 and 12,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.83, 30,534.63 and 12,055.23 is: 16,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.83 : 30,534.63 = 12,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.83/30,534.63 = 12,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.83x = 30,534.63 × 12,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.83x = 368,101,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,101,987.61/22,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.00

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