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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.66, 30,687.91 and 12,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.66, 30,687.91 and 12,166.08 is: 16,789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.66 : 30,687.91 = 12,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.66/30,687.91 = 12,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.66x = 30,687.91 × 12,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.66x = 373,351,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,351,568.09/22,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,789.16

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