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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.27, 30,577.80 and 12,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.27, 30,577.80 and 12,086.27 is: 16,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.27 : 30,577.80 = 12,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.27/30,577.80 = 12,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.27x = 30,577.80 × 12,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.27x = 369,571,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,571,546.81/22,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.47

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