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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.62, 30,603.02 and 12,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.62, 30,603.02 and 12,104.72 is: 16,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.62 : 30,603.02 = 12,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.62/30,603.02 = 12,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.62x = 30,603.02 × 12,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.62x = 370,440,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,440,988.25/22,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.88

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