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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,107, 30,507.67 and 12,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,107, 30,507.67 and 12,171 is: 16,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,107 : 30,507.67 = 12,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,107/30,507.67 = 12,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,107x = 30,507.67 × 12,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,107x = 371,308,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,308,851.57/22,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,795.99

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