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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.84, 30,687.79 and 12,165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.84, 30,687.79 and 12,165.95 is: 16,788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.84 : 30,687.79 = 12,165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.84/30,687.79 = 12,165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.84x = 30,687.79 × 12,165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.84x = 373,345,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,345,981.03/22,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,788.77

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