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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.82, 30,602.66 and 12,104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.82, 30,602.66 and 12,104.10 is: 16,703.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.82 : 30,602.66 = 12,104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.82/30,602.66 = 12,104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.82x = 30,602.66 × 12,104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.82x = 370,417,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,417,596.39/22,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.67

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