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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,134.91, 30,546.17 and 12,198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,134.91, 30,546.17 and 12,198.91 is: 16,834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,134.91 : 30,546.17 = 12,198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,134.91/30,546.17 = 12,198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,134.91x = 30,546.17 × 12,198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,134.91x = 372,629,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,629,978.67/22,134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,834.49

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