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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.89, 30,617.96 and 12,115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.89, 30,617.96 and 12,115.41 is: 16,719.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.89 : 30,617.96 = 12,115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.89/30,617.96 = 12,115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.89x = 30,617.96 × 12,115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.89x = 370,949,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,949,138.76/22,186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.29

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