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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,239.82, 30,690.93 and 12,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,239.82, 30,690.93 and 12,168.30 is: 16,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,239.82 : 30,690.93 = 12,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,239.82/30,690.93 = 12,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,239.82x = 30,690.93 × 12,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,239.82x = 373,456,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,456,285.78/22,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.24

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