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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,103.72, 30,503.78 and 12,032.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,103.72, 30,503.78 and 12,032.81 is: 16,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,103.72 : 30,503.78 = 12,032.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,103.72/30,503.78 = 12,032.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,103.72x = 30,503.78 × 12,032.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,103.72x = 367,045,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,045,976.34/22,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.62

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