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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.91, 30,618.90 and 12,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.91, 30,618.90 and 12,116.07 is: 16,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.91 : 30,618.90 = 12,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.91/30,618.90 = 12,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.91x = 30,618.90 × 12,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.91x = 370,980,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,980,735.72/22,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.95

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