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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.62, 30,633.60 and 12,127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.62, 30,633.60 and 12,127.11 is: 16,735.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.62 : 30,633.60 = 12,127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.62/30,633.60 = 12,127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.62x = 30,633.60 × 12,127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.62x = 371,496,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,496,956.72/22,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.14

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