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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,202.74, 30,639.26 and 12,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,202.74, 30,639.26 and 12,131.20 is: 16,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,202.74 : 30,639.26 = 12,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,202.74/30,639.26 = 12,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,202.74x = 30,639.26 × 12,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,202.74x = 371,691,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,691,059.54/22,202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.77

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