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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,190.36, 30,622.86 and 12,118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,190.36, 30,622.86 and 12,118.61 is: 16,723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,190.36 : 30,622.86 = 12,118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,190.36/30,622.86 = 12,118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,190.36x = 30,622.86 × 12,118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,190.36x = 371,106,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,106,573.98/22,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.78

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