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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,091.56, 30,486.51 and 12,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,091.56, 30,486.51 and 12,020.09 is: 16,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,091.56 : 30,486.51 = 12,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,091.56/30,486.51 = 12,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,091.56x = 30,486.51 × 12,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,091.56x = 366,450,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,450,441.55/22,091.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.80

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