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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,209.59, 30,649.17 and 12,138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,209.59, 30,649.17 and 12,138.03 is: 16,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,209.59 : 30,649.17 = 12,138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,209.59/30,649.17 = 12,138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,209.59x = 30,649.17 × 12,138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,209.59x = 372,020,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,020,507.35/22,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.44

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