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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.61, 30,644.60 and 12,135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.61, 30,644.60 and 12,135.08 is: 16,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.61 : 30,644.60 = 12,135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.61/30,644.60 = 12,135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.61x = 30,644.60 × 12,135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.61x = 371,874,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,874,688.50/22,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.13

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