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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,090.95, 30,485.50 and 12,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,090.95, 30,485.50 and 12,019.38 is: 16,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,090.95 : 30,485.50 = 12,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,090.95/30,485.50 = 12,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,090.95x = 30,485.50 × 12,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,090.95x = 366,416,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,416,778.94/22,090.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.74

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