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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109.69, 30,511.96 and 12,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109.69, 30,511.96 and 12,038.56 is: 16,613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109.69 : 30,511.96 = 12,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109.69/30,511.96 = 12,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109.69x = 30,511.96 × 12,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109.69x = 367,319,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,319,954.80/22,109.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,613.53

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