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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.79, 30,707.64 and 12,180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.79, 30,707.64 and 12,180.31 is: 16,808.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.79 : 30,707.64 = 12,180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.79/30,707.64 = 12,180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.79x = 30,707.64 × 12,180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.79x = 374,028,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,028,670.53/22,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.93

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