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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.55, 30,620.06 and 12,116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.55, 30,620.06 and 12,116.93 is: 16,722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.55 : 30,620.06 = 12,116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.55/30,620.06 = 12,116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.55x = 30,620.06 × 12,116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.55x = 371,021,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,021,123.62/22,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.04

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