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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.67, 30,535.79 and 12,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.67, 30,535.79 and 12,056.18 is: 16,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.67 : 30,535.79 = 12,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.67/30,535.79 = 12,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.67x = 30,535.79 × 12,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.67x = 368,144,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,144,934.48/22,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.32

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