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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.14, 30,508.38 and 12,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.14, 30,508.38 and 12,036.24 is: 16,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.14 : 30,508.38 = 12,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.14/30,508.38 = 12,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.14x = 30,508.38 × 12,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.14x = 367,206,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,206,183.69/22,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.55

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