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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,082.76, 30,474.35 and 12,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,082.76, 30,474.35 and 12,011.31 is: 16,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,082.76 : 30,474.35 = 12,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,082.76/30,474.35 = 12,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,082.76x = 30,474.35 × 12,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,082.76x = 366,036,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,036,864.90/22,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.68

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