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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.79, 30,609.62 and 12,109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.79, 30,609.62 and 12,109.47 is: 16,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.79 : 30,609.62 = 12,109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.79/30,609.62 = 12,109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.79x = 30,609.62 × 12,109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.79x = 370,666,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,666,214.55/22,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.14

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