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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.52, 30,604.50 and 12,105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.52, 30,604.50 and 12,105.64 is: 16,706.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.52 : 30,604.50 = 12,105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.52/30,604.50 = 12,105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.52x = 30,604.50 × 12,105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.52x = 370,487,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,487,059.38/22,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.28

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