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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,107.42, 30,508.83 and 12,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,107.42, 30,508.83 and 12,036.29 is: 16,610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,107.42 : 30,508.83 = 12,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,107.42/30,508.83 = 12,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,107.42x = 30,508.83 × 12,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,107.42x = 367,212,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,212,972.90/22,107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.39

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