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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.74, 30,600.52 and 12,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.74, 30,600.52 and 12,103.18 is: 16,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.74 : 30,600.52 = 12,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.74/30,600.52 = 12,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.74x = 30,600.52 × 12,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.74x = 370,363,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,363,494.89/22,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.04

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