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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,202.39, 30,638.94 and 12,130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,202.39, 30,638.94 and 12,130.61 is: 16,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,202.39 : 30,638.94 = 12,130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,202.39/30,638.94 = 12,130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,202.39x = 30,638.94 × 12,130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,202.39x = 371,669,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,669,031.95/22,202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.05

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