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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109.91, 30,511.65 and 12,038.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109.91, 30,511.65 and 12,038.34 is: 16,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109.91 : 30,511.65 = 12,038.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109.91/30,511.65 = 12,038.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109.91x = 30,511.65 × 12,038.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109.91x = 367,309,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,309,616.66/22,109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.90

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