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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.33, 30,581.83 and 12,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.33, 30,581.83 and 12,088.94 is: 16,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.33 : 30,581.83 = 12,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.33/30,581.83 = 12,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.33x = 30,581.83 × 12,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.33x = 369,701,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,701,907.96/22,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.05

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