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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.69, 30,621.86 and 12,118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.69, 30,621.86 and 12,118.35 is: 16,723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.69 : 30,621.86 = 12,118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.69/30,621.86 = 12,118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.69x = 30,621.86 × 12,118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.69x = 371,086,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,086,417.13/22,189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.37

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