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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,130.23, 30,539.33 and 12,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,130.23, 30,539.33 and 12,058.74 is: 16,640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,130.23 : 30,539.33 = 12,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,130.23/30,539.33 = 12,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,130.23x = 30,539.33 × 12,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,130.23x = 368,265,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,265,779.95/22,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.85

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