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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.77, 30,607.61 and 12,107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.77, 30,607.61 and 12,107.89 is: 16,709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.77 : 30,607.61 = 12,107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.77/30,607.61 = 12,107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.77x = 30,607.61 × 12,107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.77x = 370,593,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,593,575.04/22,178.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.38

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