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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,088.62, 30,481.84 and 12,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,088.62, 30,481.84 and 12,017.31 is: 16,583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,088.62 : 30,481.84 = 12,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,088.62/30,481.84 = 12,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,088.62x = 30,481.84 × 12,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,088.62x = 366,309,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,309,720.65/22,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.64

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