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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,209.96, 30,649.08 and 12,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,209.96, 30,649.08 and 12,138.60 is: 16,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,209.96 : 30,649.08 = 12,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,209.96/30,649.08 = 12,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,209.96x = 30,649.08 × 12,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,209.96x = 372,036,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,036,922.49/22,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.90

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