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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,107.96, 30,507.18 and 12,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,107.96, 30,507.18 and 12,171.96 is: 16,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,107.96 : 30,507.18 = 12,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,107.96/30,507.18 = 12,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,107.96x = 30,507.18 × 12,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,107.96x = 371,332,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,332,174.67/22,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.31

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