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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.41, 30,617.37 and 12,115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.41, 30,617.37 and 12,115.11 is: 16,718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.41 : 30,617.37 = 12,115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.41/30,617.37 = 12,115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.41x = 30,617.37 × 12,115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.41x = 370,932,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,932,805.46/22,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.92

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