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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.49, 30,690.63 and 12,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.49, 30,690.63 and 12,168.14 is: 16,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.49 : 30,690.63 = 12,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.49/30,690.63 = 12,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.49x = 30,690.63 × 12,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.49x = 373,447,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,447,729.08/22,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.35

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