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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,094, 30,489.72 and 12,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,094, 30,489.72 and 12,158 is: 16,778.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,094 : 30,489.72 = 12,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,094/30,489.72 = 12,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,094x = 30,489.72 × 12,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,094x = 370,694,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,694,015.76/22,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.04

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