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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.32, 30,621.45 and 12,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.32, 30,621.45 and 12,117.88 is: 16,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.32 : 30,621.45 = 12,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.32/30,621.45 = 12,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.32x = 30,621.45 × 12,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.32x = 371,067,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,067,056.53/22,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.78

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