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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.41, 30,608.79 and 12,108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.41, 30,608.79 and 12,108.71 is: 16,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.41 : 30,608.79 = 12,108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.41/30,608.79 = 12,108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.41x = 30,608.79 × 12,108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.41x = 370,632,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,632,808.52/22,180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.92

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