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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.94, 30,609.69 and 12,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.94, 30,609.69 and 12,108.32 is: 16,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.94 : 30,609.69 = 12,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.94/30,609.69 = 12,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.94x = 30,609.69 × 12,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.94x = 370,631,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,631,921.62/22,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.72

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