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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,208.61, 30,647.35 and 12,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,208.61, 30,647.35 and 12,137.08 is: 16,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,208.61 : 30,647.35 = 12,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,208.61/30,647.35 = 12,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,208.61x = 30,647.35 × 12,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,208.61x = 371,969,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,969,338.74/22,208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,748.88

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