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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.14, 30,535.44 and 12,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.14, 30,535.44 and 12,191.14 is: 16,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.14 : 30,535.44 = 12,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.14/30,535.44 = 12,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.14x = 30,535.44 × 12,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.14x = 372,261,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,261,824.00/22,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.77

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