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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,092, 30,487.60 and 12,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,092, 30,487.60 and 12,156 is: 16,775.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,092 : 30,487.60 = 12,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,092/30,487.60 = 12,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,092x = 30,487.60 × 12,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,092x = 370,607,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,607,265.60/22,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.63

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