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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.10, 30,580.89 and 12,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.10, 30,580.89 and 12,088.54 is: 16,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.10 : 30,580.89 = 12,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.10/30,580.89 = 12,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.10x = 30,580.89 × 12,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.10x = 369,678,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,678,304.89/22,160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.16

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