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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.52, 30,520.78 and 12,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.52, 30,520.78 and 12,180.52 is: 16,809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.52 : 30,520.78 = 12,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.52/30,520.78 = 12,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.52x = 30,520.78 × 12,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.52x = 371,758,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,758,971.21/22,116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.11

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