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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,129.67, 30,538.55 and 12,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,129.67, 30,538.55 and 12,058.18 is: 16,640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,129.67 : 30,538.55 = 12,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,129.67/30,538.55 = 12,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,129.67x = 30,538.55 × 12,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,129.67x = 368,239,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,239,332.84/22,129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.07

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