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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,209.74, 30,648.92 and 12,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,209.74, 30,648.92 and 12,138.20 is: 16,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,209.74 : 30,648.92 = 12,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,209.74/30,648.92 = 12,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,209.74x = 30,648.92 × 12,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,209.74x = 372,022,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,022,720.74/22,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.43

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