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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.50, 30,621.75 and 12,118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.50, 30,621.75 and 12,118.23 is: 16,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.50 : 30,621.75 = 12,118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.50/30,621.75 = 12,118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.50x = 30,621.75 × 12,118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.50x = 371,081,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,081,498.28/22,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.30

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