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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.46, 30,604.25 and 12,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.46, 30,604.25 and 12,105.50 is: 16,705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.46 : 30,604.25 = 12,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.46/30,604.25 = 12,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.46x = 30,604.25 × 12,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.46x = 370,479,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,479,625.62/22,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.99

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