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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.61, 30,649.91 and 12,139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.61, 30,649.91 and 12,139.41 is: 16,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.61 : 30,649.91 = 12,139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.61/30,649.91 = 12,139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.61x = 30,649.91 × 12,139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.61x = 372,071,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,071,823.95/22,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.23

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