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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.46, 30,581.70 and 12,088.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.46, 30,581.70 and 12,088.83 is: 16,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.46 : 30,581.70 = 12,088.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.46/30,581.70 = 12,088.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.46x = 30,581.70 × 12,088.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.46x = 369,696,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,696,972.41/22,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.73

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