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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.04, 30,602.96 and 12,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.04, 30,602.96 and 12,104.48 is: 16,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.04 : 30,602.96 = 12,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.04/30,602.96 = 12,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.04x = 30,602.96 × 12,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.04x = 370,432,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,432,917.26/22,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.20

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