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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,082.55, 30,474.48 and 12,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,082.55, 30,474.48 and 12,011.56 is: 16,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,082.55 : 30,474.48 = 12,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,082.55/30,474.48 = 12,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,082.55x = 30,474.48 × 12,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,082.55x = 366,046,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,046,044.99/22,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.26

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