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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,106, 30,506.29 and 12,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,106, 30,506.29 and 12,170 is: 16,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,106 : 30,506.29 = 12,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,106/30,506.29 = 12,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,106x = 30,506.29 × 12,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,106x = 371,261,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,261,549.30/22,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.61

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