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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.57, 30,687.59 and 12,165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.57, 30,687.59 and 12,165.89 is: 16,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.57 : 30,687.59 = 12,165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.57/30,687.59 = 12,165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.57x = 30,687.59 × 12,165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.57x = 373,341,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,341,844.31/22,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,788.79

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