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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.21, 30,721.90 and 12,053.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.21, 30,721.90 and 12,053.35 is: 16,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.21 : 30,721.90 = 12,053.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.21/30,721.90 = 12,053.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.21x = 30,721.90 × 12,053.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.21x = 370,301,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,301,706.43/22,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.65

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