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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.53, 30,613.79 and 12,112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.53, 30,613.79 and 12,112.98 is: 16,715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.53 : 30,613.79 = 12,112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.53/30,613.79 = 12,112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.53x = 30,613.79 × 12,112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.53x = 370,824,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,824,185.46/22,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.44

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