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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.15, 30,577.53 and 12,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.15, 30,577.53 and 12,086.16 is: 16,679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.15 : 30,577.53 = 12,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.15/30,577.53 = 12,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.15x = 30,577.53 × 12,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.15x = 369,564,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,564,920.66/22,157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.27

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