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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109.50, 30,511.14 and 12,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109.50, 30,511.14 and 12,173.50 is: 16,799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109.50 : 30,511.14 = 12,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109.50/30,511.14 = 12,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109.50x = 30,511.14 × 12,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109.50x = 371,427,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,427,362.79/22,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.45

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