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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.78, 30,603.67 and 12,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.78, 30,603.67 and 12,105.28 is: 16,705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.78 : 30,603.67 = 12,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.78/30,603.67 = 12,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.78x = 30,603.67 × 12,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.78x = 370,465,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,465,994.38/22,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.13

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