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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,083.76, 30,475.73 and 12,012.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,083.76, 30,475.73 and 12,012.31 is: 16,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,083.76 : 30,475.73 = 12,012.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,083.76/30,475.73 = 12,012.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,083.76x = 30,475.73 × 12,012.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,083.76x = 366,083,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,083,916.24/22,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,577.06

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