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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,199.52, 30,634.82 and 12,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,199.52, 30,634.82 and 12,128 is: 16,736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,199.52 : 30,634.82 = 12,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,199.52/30,634.82 = 12,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,199.52x = 30,634.82 × 12,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,199.52x = 371,539,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,539,096.96/22,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.36

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