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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.95, 30,535.94 and 12,054.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.95, 30,535.94 and 12,054.92 is: 16,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.95 : 30,535.94 = 12,054.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.95/30,535.94 = 12,054.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.95x = 30,535.94 × 12,054.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.95x = 368,108,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,108,100.87/22,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.19

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