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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,130.99, 30,540.36 and 12,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,130.99, 30,540.36 and 12,059.49 is: 16,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,130.99 : 30,540.36 = 12,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,130.99/30,540.36 = 12,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,130.99x = 30,540.36 × 12,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,130.99x = 368,301,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,301,166.02/22,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,641.88

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