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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.42, 30,642.50 and 12,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.42, 30,642.50 and 12,133.28 is: 16,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.42 : 30,642.50 = 12,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.42/30,642.50 = 12,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.42x = 30,642.50 × 12,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.42x = 371,794,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,794,139.34/22,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.15

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