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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,210.35, 30,649.37 and 12,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,210.35, 30,649.37 and 12,139.12 is: 16,751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,210.35 : 30,649.37 = 12,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,210.35/30,649.37 = 12,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,210.35x = 30,649.37 × 12,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,210.35x = 372,056,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,056,380.35/22,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.49

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