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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.28, 30,691.82 and 12,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.28, 30,691.82 and 12,167.76 is: 16,790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.28 : 30,691.82 = 12,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.28/30,691.82 = 12,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.28x = 30,691.82 × 12,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.28x = 373,450,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,450,699.72/22,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,790.88

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