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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,082.40, 30,473.97 and 12,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,082.40, 30,473.97 and 12,011.07 is: 16,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,082.40 : 30,473.97 = 12,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,082.40/30,473.97 = 12,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,082.40x = 30,473.97 × 12,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,082.40x = 366,024,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,024,986.85/22,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.42

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