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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.65, 30,508.97 and 12,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.65, 30,508.97 and 12,037.16 is: 16,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.65 : 30,508.97 = 12,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.65/30,508.97 = 12,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.65x = 30,508.97 × 12,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.65x = 367,241,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,241,140.59/22,108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.74

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