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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.90, 30,579.94 and 12,087.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.90, 30,579.94 and 12,087.91 is: 16,681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.90 : 30,579.94 = 12,087.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.90/30,579.94 = 12,087.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.90x = 30,579.94 × 12,087.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.90x = 369,647,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,647,562.53/22,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.67

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