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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.83, 30,536.12 and 12,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.83, 30,536.12 and 12,056.69 is: 16,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.83 : 30,536.12 = 12,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.83/30,536.12 = 12,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.83x = 30,536.12 × 12,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.83x = 368,164,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,164,639.12/22,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.08

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