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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,129.29, 30,537.90 and 12,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,129.29, 30,537.90 and 12,058.02 is: 16,639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,129.29 : 30,537.90 = 12,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,129.29/30,537.90 = 12,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,129.29x = 30,537.90 × 12,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,129.29x = 368,226,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,226,608.96/22,129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.78

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