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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.05, 30,581.42 and 12,089.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.05, 30,581.42 and 12,089.45 is: 16,683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.05 : 30,581.42 = 12,089.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.05/30,581.42 = 12,089.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.05x = 30,581.42 × 12,089.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.05x = 369,712,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,712,564.03/22,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.74

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