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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.36, 30,540.89 and 12,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.36, 30,540.89 and 12,059.89 is: 16,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.36 : 30,540.89 = 12,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.36/30,540.89 = 12,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.36x = 30,540.89 × 12,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.36x = 368,319,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,319,642.90/22,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.43

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