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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.55, 30,621.44 and 12,117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.55, 30,621.44 and 12,117.93 is: 16,723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.55 : 30,621.44 = 12,117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.55/30,621.44 = 12,117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.55x = 30,621.44 × 12,117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.55x = 371,068,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,068,466.42/22,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.42

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