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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.31, 30,650.63 and 12,139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.31, 30,650.63 and 12,139.29 is: 16,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.31 : 30,650.63 = 12,139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.31/30,650.63 = 12,139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.31x = 30,650.63 × 12,139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.31x = 372,076,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,076,825.56/22,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.68

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