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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.48, 30,579.52 and 12,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.48, 30,579.52 and 12,088.15 is: 16,681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.48 : 30,579.52 = 12,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.48/30,579.52 = 12,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.48x = 30,579.52 × 12,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.48x = 369,649,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,649,824.69/22,159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.34

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