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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,250.72, 30,705.68 and 12,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,250.72, 30,705.68 and 12,179.04 is: 16,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,250.72 : 30,705.68 = 12,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,250.72/30,705.68 = 12,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,250.72x = 30,705.68 × 12,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,250.72x = 373,965,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,965,704.95/22,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.90

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