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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.52, 30,535.56 and 12,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.52, 30,535.56 and 12,056.16 is: 16,637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.52 : 30,535.56 = 12,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.52/30,535.56 = 12,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.52x = 30,535.56 × 12,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.52x = 368,141,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,141,597.05/22,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.27

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