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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,210.03, 30,648.98 and 12,138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,210.03, 30,648.98 and 12,138.83 is: 16,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,210.03 : 30,648.98 = 12,138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,210.03/30,648.98 = 12,138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,210.03x = 30,648.98 × 12,138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,210.03x = 372,042,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,042,749.93/22,210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.11

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