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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.97, 30,536.94 and 12,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.97, 30,536.94 and 12,056.40 is: 16,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.97 : 30,536.94 = 12,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.97/30,536.94 = 12,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.97x = 30,536.94 × 12,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.97x = 368,165,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,165,703.55/22,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.03

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