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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.08, 30,508.70 and 12,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.08, 30,508.70 and 12,036.72 is: 16,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.08 : 30,508.70 = 12,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.08/30,508.70 = 12,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.08x = 30,508.70 × 12,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.08x = 367,224,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,224,679.46/22,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.43

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