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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,209.27, 30,647.91 and 12,137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,209.27, 30,647.91 and 12,137.83 is: 16,749.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,209.27 : 30,647.91 = 12,137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,209.27/30,647.91 = 12,137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,209.27x = 30,647.91 × 12,137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,209.27x = 371,998,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,998,968.20/22,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.72

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