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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.38, 30,621.10 and 12,117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.38, 30,621.10 and 12,117.79 is: 16,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.38 : 30,621.10 = 12,117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.38/30,621.10 = 12,117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.38x = 30,621.10 × 12,117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.38x = 371,060,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,060,059.37/22,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.42

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