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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.83, 30,508.64 and 12,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.83, 30,508.64 and 12,548.91 is: 17,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.83 : 30,508.64 = 12,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.83/30,508.64 = 12,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.83x = 30,508.64 × 12,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.83x = 382,850,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,850,155.13/22,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.62

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