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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.88, 30,542.34 and 12,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.88, 30,542.34 and 12,195.88 is: 16,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.88 : 30,542.34 = 12,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.88/30,542.34 = 12,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.88x = 30,542.34 × 12,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.88x = 372,490,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,490,713.56/22,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.50

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