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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,092.82, 30,488.09 and 12,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,092.82, 30,488.09 and 12,021.26 is: 16,589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,092.82 : 30,488.09 = 12,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,092.82/30,488.09 = 12,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,092.82x = 30,488.09 × 12,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,092.82x = 366,505,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,505,256.79/22,092.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,589.34

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