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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.91, 30,692.32 and 12,169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.91, 30,692.32 and 12,169.17 is: 16,793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.91 : 30,692.32 = 12,169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.91/30,692.32 = 12,169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.91x = 30,692.32 × 12,169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.91x = 373,500,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,500,029.35/22,240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.38

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