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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.07, 30,629.40 and 12,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.07, 30,629.40 and 12,124.36 is: 16,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.07 : 30,629.40 = 12,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.07/30,629.40 = 12,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.07x = 30,629.40 × 12,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.07x = 371,361,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,361,910.47/22,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.98

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