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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.86, 30,537.84 and 12,192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.86, 30,537.84 and 12,192.86 is: 16,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.86 : 30,537.84 = 12,192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.86/30,537.84 = 12,192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.86x = 30,537.84 × 12,192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.86x = 372,343,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,343,607.82/22,128.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.15

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