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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.86, 30,621 and 12,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.86, 30,621 and 12,117.32 is: 16,722.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.86 : 30,621 = 12,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.86/30,621 = 12,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.86x = 30,621 × 12,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.86x = 371,044,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,044,455.72/22,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.11

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