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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.54, 30,692.82 and 12,169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.54, 30,692.82 and 12,169.87 is: 16,794.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.54 : 30,692.82 = 12,169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.54/30,692.82 = 12,169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.54x = 30,692.82 × 12,169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.54x = 373,527,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,527,629.33/22,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.14

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