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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,191.94, 30,623.62 and 12,118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,191.94, 30,623.62 and 12,118.38 is: 16,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,191.94 : 30,623.62 = 12,118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,191.94/30,623.62 = 12,118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,191.94x = 30,623.62 × 12,118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,191.94x = 371,108,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,108,664.14/22,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.68

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