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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.33, 30,642.44 and 12,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.33, 30,642.44 and 12,134.12 is: 16,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.33 : 30,642.44 = 12,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.33/30,642.44 = 12,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.33x = 30,642.44 × 12,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.33x = 371,818,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,818,830.17/22,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.58

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