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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,129.08, 30,538.80 and 12,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,129.08, 30,538.80 and 12,057.96 is: 16,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,129.08 : 30,538.80 = 12,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,129.08/30,538.80 = 12,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,129.08x = 30,538.80 × 12,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,129.08x = 368,235,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,235,628.85/22,129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.35

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