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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.74, 30,580.62 and 12,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.74, 30,580.62 and 12,088.26 is: 16,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.74 : 30,580.62 = 12,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.74/30,580.62 = 12,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.74x = 30,580.62 × 12,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.74x = 369,666,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,666,485.52/22,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.90

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