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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.98, 30,644.22 and 12,134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.98, 30,644.22 and 12,134.51 is: 16,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.98 : 30,644.22 = 12,134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.98/30,644.22 = 12,134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.98x = 30,644.22 × 12,134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.98x = 371,852,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,852,594.03/22,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,745.61

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