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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.32, 30,606.16 and 12,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.32, 30,606.16 and 12,105.76 is: 16,705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.32 : 30,606.16 = 12,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.32/30,606.16 = 12,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.32x = 30,606.16 × 12,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.32x = 370,510,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,510,827.48/22,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.24

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