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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.22, 30,618.88 and 12,115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.22, 30,618.88 and 12,115.73 is: 16,719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.22 : 30,618.88 = 12,115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.22/30,618.88 = 12,115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.22x = 30,618.88 × 12,115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.22x = 370,970,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,970,082.98/22,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.99

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