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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.32, 30,610.30 and 12,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.32, 30,610.30 and 12,108.76 is: 16,709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.32 : 30,610.30 = 12,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.32/30,610.30 = 12,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.32x = 30,610.30 × 12,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.32x = 370,652,776.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,652,776.23/22,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.38

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