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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.38, 30,580.17 and 12,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.38, 30,580.17 and 12,088.72 is: 16,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.38 : 30,580.17 = 12,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.38/30,580.17 = 12,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.38x = 30,580.17 × 12,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.38x = 369,675,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,675,112.68/22,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.80

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