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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,185.87, 30,615.27 and 12,112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,185.87, 30,615.27 and 12,112.30 is: 16,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,185.87 : 30,615.27 = 12,112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,185.87/30,615.27 = 12,112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,185.87x = 30,615.27 × 12,112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,185.87x = 370,821,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,821,327.67/22,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.30

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