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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,210.92, 30,651.72 and 12,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,210.92, 30,651.72 and 12,139.80 is: 16,753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,210.92 : 30,651.72 = 12,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,210.92/30,651.72 = 12,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,210.92x = 30,651.72 × 12,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,210.92x = 372,105,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,105,750.46/22,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.28

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