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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.41, 30,601.81 and 12,103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.41, 30,601.81 and 12,103.77 is: 16,703.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.41 : 30,601.81 = 12,103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.41/30,601.81 = 12,103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.41x = 30,601.81 × 12,103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.41x = 370,397,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,397,269.82/22,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.06

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