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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.97, 30,481.07 and 12,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.97, 30,481.07 and 12,016.49 is: 16,582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.97 : 30,481.07 = 12,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.97/30,481.07 = 12,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.97x = 30,481.07 × 12,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.97x = 366,275,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,275,579.09/22,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.59

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