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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115, 30,518.70 and 12,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115, 30,518.70 and 12,179 is: 16,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115 : 30,518.70 = 12,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115/30,518.70 = 12,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115x = 30,518.70 × 12,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115x = 371,687,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,687,247.30/22,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,807.02

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