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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.64, 30,620.06 and 12,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.64, 30,620.06 and 12,117.04 is: 16,721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.64 : 30,620.06 = 12,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.64/30,620.06 = 12,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.64x = 30,620.06 × 12,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.64x = 371,024,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,024,491.82/22,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.37

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