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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.16, 30,618.72 and 12,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.16, 30,618.72 and 12,251.16 is: 16,906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.16 : 30,618.72 = 12,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.16/30,618.72 = 12,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.16x = 30,618.72 × 12,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.16x = 375,114,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,114,837.72/22,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.84

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