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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.72, 30,614.34 and 12,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.72, 30,614.34 and 12,113.44 is: 16,716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.72 : 30,614.34 = 12,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.72/30,614.34 = 12,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.72x = 30,614.34 × 12,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.72x = 370,844,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,844,970.73/22,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.23

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