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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.40, 30,617.36 and 12,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.40, 30,617.36 and 12,114.72 is: 16,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.40 : 30,617.36 = 12,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.40/30,617.36 = 12,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.40x = 30,617.36 × 12,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.40x = 370,920,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,920,743.54/22,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.38

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