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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109, 30,510.45 and 12,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109, 30,510.45 and 12,173 is: 16,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109 : 30,510.45 = 12,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109/30,510.45 = 12,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109x = 30,510.45 × 12,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109x = 371,403,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,403,707.85/22,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.76

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