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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,103.88, 30,503.35 and 12,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,103.88, 30,503.35 and 12,167.88 is: 16,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,103.88 : 30,503.35 = 12,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,103.88/30,503.35 = 12,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,103.88x = 30,503.35 × 12,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,103.88x = 371,161,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,161,102.40/22,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.67

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