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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.17, 30,621.51 and 12,118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.17, 30,621.51 and 12,118.02 is: 16,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.17 : 30,621.51 = 12,118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.17/30,621.51 = 12,118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.17x = 30,621.51 × 12,118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.17x = 371,072,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,072,070.61/22,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.12

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