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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.47, 30,606.35 and 12,106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.47, 30,606.35 and 12,106.92 is: 16,707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.47 : 30,606.35 = 12,106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.47/30,606.35 = 12,106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.47x = 30,606.35 × 12,106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.47x = 370,548,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,548,630.94/22,178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,707.58

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