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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,239.83, 30,690.69 and 12,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,239.83, 30,690.69 and 12,168.12 is: 16,791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,239.83 : 30,690.69 = 12,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,239.83/30,690.69 = 12,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,239.83x = 30,690.69 × 12,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,239.83x = 373,448,113.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,448,113.89/22,239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.86

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