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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,089.74, 30,483.60 and 12,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,089.74, 30,483.60 and 12,018.02 is: 16,584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,089.74 : 30,483.60 = 12,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,089.74/30,483.60 = 12,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,089.74x = 30,483.60 × 12,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,089.74x = 366,352,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,352,514.47/22,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.74

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