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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.21, 30,606.67 and 12,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.21, 30,606.67 and 12,107.25 is: 16,708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.21 : 30,606.67 = 12,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.21/30,606.67 = 12,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.21x = 30,606.67 × 12,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.21x = 370,562,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,562,605.36/22,178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.41

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