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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.76, 30,537.73 and 12,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.76, 30,537.73 and 12,057.28 is: 16,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.76 : 30,537.73 = 12,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.76/30,537.73 = 12,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.76x = 30,537.73 × 12,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.76x = 368,202,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,202,019.70/22,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.07

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