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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.32, 30,629.75 and 12,124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.32, 30,629.75 and 12,124.61 is: 16,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.32 : 30,629.75 = 12,124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.32/30,629.75 = 12,124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.32x = 30,629.75 × 12,124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.32x = 371,373,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,373,712.52/22,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.32

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