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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.72, 30,622.34 and 12,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.72, 30,622.34 and 12,118.24 is: 16,723.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.72 : 30,622.34 = 12,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.72/30,622.34 = 12,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.72x = 30,622.34 × 12,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.72x = 371,088,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,088,865.48/22,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.46

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