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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.95, 30,538.17 and 12,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.95, 30,538.17 and 12,057.55 is: 16,639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.95 : 30,538.17 = 12,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.95/30,538.17 = 12,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.95x = 30,538.17 × 12,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.95x = 368,215,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,215,607.12/22,128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.54

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