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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,185.69, 30,616.02 and 12,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,185.69, 30,616.02 and 12,114.10 is: 16,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,185.69 : 30,616.02 = 12,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,185.69/30,616.02 = 12,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,185.69x = 30,616.02 × 12,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,185.69x = 370,885,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,885,527.88/22,185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.33

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