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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.82, 30,541.35 and 12,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.82, 30,541.35 and 12,060.52 is: 16,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.82 : 30,541.35 = 12,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.82/30,541.35 = 12,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.82x = 30,541.35 × 12,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.82x = 368,344,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,344,562.50/22,131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.21

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