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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.47, 30,688.74 and 12,167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.47, 30,688.74 and 12,167.01 is: 16,791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.47 : 30,688.74 = 12,167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.47/30,688.74 = 12,167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.47x = 30,688.74 × 12,167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.47x = 373,390,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,390,206.47/22,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.04

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