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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.50, 30,609.18 and 12,109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.50, 30,609.18 and 12,109.14 is: 16,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.50 : 30,609.18 = 12,109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.50/30,609.18 = 12,109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.50x = 30,609.18 × 12,109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.50x = 370,650,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,650,845.91/22,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.66

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