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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.28, 30,630.70 and 12,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.28, 30,630.70 and 12,124.72 is: 16,732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.28 : 30,630.70 = 12,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.28/30,630.70 = 12,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.28x = 30,630.70 × 12,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.28x = 371,388,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,388,660.90/22,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.02

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