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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.91, 30,602.86 and 12,104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.91, 30,602.86 and 12,104.57 is: 16,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.91 : 30,602.86 = 12,104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.91/30,602.86 = 12,104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.91x = 30,602.86 × 12,104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.91x = 370,434,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,434,507.32/22,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.37

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