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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.33, 30,609.31 and 12,109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.33, 30,609.31 and 12,109.19 is: 16,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.33 : 30,609.31 = 12,109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.33/30,609.31 = 12,109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.33x = 30,609.31 × 12,109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.33x = 370,653,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,653,973.26/22,180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.94

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