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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.26, 30,629.88 and 12,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.26, 30,629.88 and 12,124.20 is: 16,730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.26 : 30,629.88 = 12,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.26/30,629.88 = 12,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.26x = 30,629.88 × 12,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.26x = 371,362,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,362,791.10/22,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.87

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