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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.91, 30,612.24 and 12,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.91, 30,612.24 and 12,111.21 is: 16,713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.91 : 30,612.24 = 12,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.91/30,612.24 = 12,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.91x = 30,612.24 × 12,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.91x = 370,751,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,751,267.21/22,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713.37

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