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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.46, 30,605.63 and 12,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.46, 30,605.63 and 12,106.50 is: 16,707.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.46 : 30,605.63 = 12,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.46/30,605.63 = 12,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.46x = 30,605.63 × 12,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.46x = 370,527,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,527,059.60/22,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,707.37

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