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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.59, 30,727.94 and 12,057.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.59, 30,727.94 and 12,057.73 is: 16,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.59 : 30,727.94 = 12,057.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.59/30,727.94 = 12,057.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.59x = 30,727.94 × 12,057.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.59x = 370,509,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,509,203.98/22,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.69

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