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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.50, 30,536.95 and 12,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.50, 30,536.95 and 12,057.02 is: 16,638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.50 : 30,536.95 = 12,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.50/30,536.95 = 12,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.50x = 30,536.95 × 12,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.50x = 368,184,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,184,403.92/22,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.47

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