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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,089.66, 30,483.40 and 12,017.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,089.66, 30,483.40 and 12,017.87 is: 16,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,089.66 : 30,483.40 = 12,017.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,089.66/30,483.40 = 12,017.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,089.66x = 30,483.40 × 12,017.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,089.66x = 366,345,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,345,504.83/22,089.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.48

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