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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.73, 30,620.68 and 12,116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.73, 30,620.68 and 12,116.22 is: 16,719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.73 : 30,620.68 = 12,116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.73/30,620.68 = 12,116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.73x = 30,620.68 × 12,116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.73x = 371,006,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,006,895.43/22,189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.76

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