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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267.59, 30,729.32 and 12,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267.59, 30,729.32 and 12,058.73 is: 16,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267.59 : 30,729.32 = 12,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267.59/30,729.32 = 12,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267.59x = 30,729.32 × 12,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267.59x = 370,556,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,556,572.96/22,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,641.07

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