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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,130.71, 30,540.10 and 12,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,130.71, 30,540.10 and 12,058.89 is: 16,641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,130.71 : 30,540.10 = 12,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,130.71/30,540.10 = 12,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,130.71x = 30,540.10 × 12,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,130.71x = 368,279,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,279,706.49/22,130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,641.12

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