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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.33, 30,603.98 and 12,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.33, 30,603.98 and 12,105.42 is: 16,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.33 : 30,603.98 = 12,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.33/30,603.98 = 12,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.33x = 30,603.98 × 12,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.33x = 370,474,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,474,031.57/22,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.83

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