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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,092.63, 30,487.96 and 12,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,092.63, 30,487.96 and 12,021.14 is: 16,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,092.63 : 30,487.96 = 12,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,092.63/30,487.96 = 12,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,092.63x = 30,487.96 × 12,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,092.63x = 366,500,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,500,035.47/22,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,589.24

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