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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,130.46, 30,540.93 and 12,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,130.46, 30,540.93 and 12,059.46 is: 16,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,130.46 : 30,540.93 = 12,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,130.46/30,540.93 = 12,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,130.46x = 30,540.93 × 12,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,130.46x = 368,307,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,307,123.70/22,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.54

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