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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.06, 30,897.63 and 12,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.06, 30,897.63 and 12,180.76 is: 16,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.06 : 30,897.63 = 12,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.06/30,897.63 = 12,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.06x = 30,897.63 × 12,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.06x = 376,356,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,356,615.60/22,390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.09

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