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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,107.86, 30,508.52 and 12,171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,107.86, 30,508.52 and 12,171.86 is: 16,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,107.86 : 30,508.52 = 12,171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,107.86/30,508.52 = 12,171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,107.86x = 30,508.52 × 12,171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,107.86x = 371,345,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,345,434.25/22,107.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.99

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