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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,089.03, 30,481.50 and 12,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,089.03, 30,481.50 and 12,017.40 is: 16,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,089.03 : 30,481.50 = 12,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,089.03/30,481.50 = 12,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,089.03x = 30,481.50 × 12,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,089.03x = 366,308,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,308,378.10/22,089.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.27

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