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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.57, 30,620.42 and 12,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.57, 30,620.42 and 12,117.12 is: 16,721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.57 : 30,620.42 = 12,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.57/30,620.42 = 12,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.57x = 30,620.42 × 12,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.57x = 371,031,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,031,303.59/22,188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.73

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