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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.21, 30,727.41 and 12,057.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.21, 30,727.41 and 12,057.35 is: 16,639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.21 : 30,727.41 = 12,057.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.21/30,727.41 = 12,057.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.21x = 30,727.41 × 12,057.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.21x = 370,491,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,491,136.96/22,266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.16

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