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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.94, 30,633.30 and 12,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.94, 30,633.30 and 12,125.36 is: 16,732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.94 : 30,633.30 = 12,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.94/30,633.30 = 12,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.94x = 30,633.30 × 12,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.94x = 371,439,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,439,790.49/22,198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.32

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