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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,236.57, 30,686.21 and 12,164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,236.57, 30,686.21 and 12,164.89 is: 16,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,236.57 : 30,686.21 = 12,164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,236.57/30,686.21 = 12,164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,236.57x = 30,686.21 × 12,164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,236.57x = 373,294,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,294,369.17/22,236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.41

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