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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.25, 30,630.66 and 12,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.25, 30,630.66 and 12,124.71 is: 16,732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.25 : 30,630.66 = 12,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.25/30,630.66 = 12,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.25x = 30,630.66 × 12,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.25x = 371,387,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,387,869.61/22,196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.01

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