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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.48, 30,536.88 and 12,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.48, 30,536.88 and 12,056.80 is: 16,638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.48 : 30,536.88 = 12,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.48/30,536.88 = 12,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.48x = 30,536.88 × 12,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.48x = 368,177,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,177,054.78/22,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.15

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