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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.36, 30,535.40 and 12,055.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.36, 30,535.40 and 12,055.93 is: 16,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.36 : 30,535.40 = 12,055.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.36/30,535.40 = 12,055.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.36x = 30,535.40 × 12,055.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.36x = 368,132,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,132,644.92/22,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.99

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