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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.09, 30,540.51 and 12,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.09, 30,540.51 and 12,059.62 is: 16,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.09 : 30,540.51 = 12,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.09/30,540.51 = 12,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.09x = 30,540.51 × 12,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.09x = 368,306,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,306,868.85/22,131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.06

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