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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.91, 30,613.98 and 12,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.91, 30,613.98 and 12,113.20 is: 16,715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.91 : 30,613.98 = 12,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.91/30,613.98 = 12,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.91x = 30,613.98 × 12,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.91x = 370,833,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,833,262.54/22,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.56

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