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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,129.91, 30,538.89 and 12,058.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,129.91, 30,538.89 and 12,058.43 is: 16,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,129.91 : 30,538.89 = 12,058.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,129.91/30,538.89 = 12,058.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,129.91x = 30,538.89 × 12,058.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,129.91x = 368,251,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,251,067.34/22,129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.42

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