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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.78, 30,602.30 and 12,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.78, 30,602.30 and 12,104.28 is: 16,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.78 : 30,602.30 = 12,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.78/30,602.30 = 12,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.78x = 30,602.30 × 12,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.78x = 370,418,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,418,747.32/22,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.76

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