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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.40, 30,508.59 and 12,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.40, 30,508.59 and 12,036.59 is: 16,609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.40 : 30,508.59 = 12,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.40/30,508.59 = 12,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.40x = 30,508.59 × 12,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.40x = 367,219,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,219,389.31/22,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.95

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