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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,203.06, 30,639.26 and 12,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,203.06, 30,639.26 and 12,131.03 is: 16,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,203.06 : 30,639.26 = 12,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,203.06/30,639.26 = 12,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,203.06x = 30,639.26 × 12,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,203.06x = 371,685,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,685,568.39/22,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.29

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