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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.53, 30,614.50 and 12,112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.53, 30,614.50 and 12,112.97 is: 16,715.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.53 : 30,614.50 = 12,112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.53/30,614.50 = 12,112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.53x = 30,614.50 × 12,112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.53x = 370,832,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,832,382.13/22,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.81

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