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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,185.09, 30,615.27 and 12,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,185.09, 30,615.27 and 12,113.53 is: 16,716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,185.09 : 30,615.27 = 12,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,185.09/30,615.27 = 12,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,185.09x = 30,615.27 × 12,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,185.09x = 370,858,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,858,960.49/22,185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.58

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