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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.05, 30,617.99 and 12,115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.05, 30,617.99 and 12,115.43 is: 16,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.05 : 30,617.99 = 12,115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.05/30,617.99 = 12,115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.05x = 30,617.99 × 12,115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.05x = 370,950,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,950,114.59/22,186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.97

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