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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.35, 30,579.57 and 12,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.35, 30,579.57 and 12,088.26 is: 16,681.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.35 : 30,579.57 = 12,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.35/30,579.57 = 12,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.35x = 30,579.57 × 12,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.35x = 369,653,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,653,792.85/22,159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.62

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