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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.33, 30,579.07 and 12,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.33, 30,579.07 and 12,086.94 is: 16,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.33 : 30,579.07 = 12,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.33/30,579.07 = 12,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.33x = 30,579.07 × 12,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.33x = 369,607,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,607,384.35/22,158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.29

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