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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,199.56, 30,635.43 and 12,128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,199.56, 30,635.43 and 12,128.18 is: 16,736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,199.56 : 30,635.43 = 12,128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,199.56/30,635.43 = 12,128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,199.56x = 30,635.43 × 12,128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,199.56x = 371,551,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,551,810.76/22,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.90

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