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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.01, 30,377.43 and 12,189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.01, 30,377.43 and 12,189.98 is: 16,821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.01 : 30,377.43 = 12,189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.01/30,377.43 = 12,189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.01x = 30,377.43 × 12,189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.01x = 370,300,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,300,340.09/22,013.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.89

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