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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.47, 30,540.66 and 12,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.47, 30,540.66 and 12,059.71 is: 16,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.47 : 30,540.66 = 12,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.47/30,540.66 = 12,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.47x = 30,540.66 × 12,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.47x = 368,311,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,311,484.09/22,131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,641.98

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