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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,202.92, 30,640.14 and 12,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,202.92, 30,640.14 and 12,131.56 is: 16,741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,202.92 : 30,640.14 = 12,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,202.92/30,640.14 = 12,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,202.92x = 30,640.14 × 12,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,202.92x = 371,712,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,712,696.82/22,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.61

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