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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,096.88, 30,493.70 and 12,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,096.88, 30,493.70 and 12,160.88 is: 16,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,096.88 : 30,493.70 = 12,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,096.88/30,493.70 = 12,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,096.88x = 30,493.70 × 12,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,096.88x = 370,830,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,830,013.18/22,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.01

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