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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.37, 30,604.09 and 12,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.37, 30,604.09 and 12,105.34 is: 16,705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.37 : 30,604.09 = 12,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.37/30,604.09 = 12,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.37x = 30,604.09 × 12,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.37x = 370,472,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,472,914.84/22,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.75

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