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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,200.89, 30,637.24 and 12,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,200.89, 30,637.24 and 12,129.48 is: 16,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,200.89 : 30,637.24 = 12,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,200.89/30,637.24 = 12,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,200.89x = 30,637.24 × 12,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,200.89x = 371,613,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,613,759.51/22,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.69

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