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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.96, 30,618.79 and 12,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.96, 30,618.79 and 12,115.88 is: 16,719.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.96 : 30,618.79 = 12,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.96/30,618.79 = 12,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.96x = 30,618.79 × 12,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.96x = 370,973,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,973,432.29/22,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.59

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