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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,235.06, 30,684.83 and 12,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,235.06, 30,684.83 and 12,164.12 is: 16,786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,235.06 : 30,684.83 = 12,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,235.06/30,684.83 = 12,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,235.06x = 30,684.83 × 12,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,235.06x = 373,254,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,254,027.73/22,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.74

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