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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.83, 30,607.67 and 12,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.83, 30,607.67 and 12,107.88 is: 16,708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.83 : 30,607.67 = 12,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.83/30,607.67 = 12,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.83x = 30,607.67 × 12,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.83x = 370,594,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,594,025.71/22,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.61

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