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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.34, 30,510.88 and 12,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.34, 30,510.88 and 12,679.94 is: 17,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.34 : 30,510.88 = 12,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.34/30,510.88 = 12,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.34x = 30,510.88 × 12,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.34x = 386,876,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,876,127.75/22,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.10

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