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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.40, 30,611.79 and 12,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.40, 30,611.79 and 12,111.06 is: 16,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.40 : 30,611.79 = 12,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.40/30,611.79 = 12,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.40x = 30,611.79 × 12,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.40x = 370,741,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,741,340.19/22,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713.31

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