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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.57, 30,619.04 and 12,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.57, 30,619.04 and 12,116.12 is: 16,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.57 : 30,619.04 = 12,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.57/30,619.04 = 12,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.57x = 30,619.04 × 12,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.57x = 370,983,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,983,978.89/22,187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.36

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