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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.87, 30,690.23 and 12,167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.87, 30,690.23 and 12,167.87 is: 16,791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.87 : 30,690.23 = 12,167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.87/30,690.23 = 12,167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.87x = 30,690.23 × 12,167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.87x = 373,434,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,434,514.62/22,238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.98

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