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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.59, 30,620.51 and 12,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.59, 30,620.51 and 12,117.15 is: 16,721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.59 : 30,620.51 = 12,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.59/30,620.51 = 12,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.59x = 30,620.51 × 12,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.59x = 371,033,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,033,412.43/22,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.81

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