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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.65, 30,644.79 and 12,134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.65, 30,644.79 and 12,134.87 is: 16,745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.65 : 30,644.79 = 12,134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.65/30,644.79 = 12,134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.65x = 30,644.79 × 12,134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.65x = 371,870,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,870,389.60/22,206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,745.91

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