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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.46, 30,542.31 and 12,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.46, 30,542.31 and 12,060.46 is: 16,643.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.46 : 30,542.31 = 12,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.46/30,542.31 = 12,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.46x = 30,542.31 × 12,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.46x = 368,354,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,354,308.06/22,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.92

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