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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086, 30,478.14 and 12,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086, 30,478.14 and 12,014.19 is: 16,579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086 : 30,478.14 = 12,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086/30,478.14 = 12,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086x = 30,478.14 × 12,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086x = 366,170,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,170,164.81/22,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.29

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