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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,129.59, 30,539.19 and 12,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,129.59, 30,539.19 and 12,058.04 is: 16,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,129.59 : 30,539.19 = 12,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,129.59/30,539.19 = 12,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,129.59x = 30,539.19 × 12,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,129.59x = 368,242,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,242,896.15/22,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.29

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