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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.60, 30,621.81 and 12,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.60, 30,621.81 and 12,118.06 is: 16,723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.60 : 30,621.81 = 12,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.60/30,621.81 = 12,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.60x = 30,621.81 × 12,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.60x = 371,076,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,076,930.89/22,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.01

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