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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.94, 30,608.31 and 12,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.94, 30,608.31 and 12,107.32 is: 16,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.94 : 30,608.31 = 12,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.94/30,608.31 = 12,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.94x = 30,608.31 × 12,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.94x = 370,584,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,584,450.79/22,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,707.34

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