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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.38, 30,611.40 and 12,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.38, 30,611.40 and 12,111 is: 16,713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.38 : 30,611.40 = 12,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.38/30,611.40 = 12,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.38x = 30,611.40 × 12,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.38x = 370,734,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,734,665.40/22,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713.02

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