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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.65, 30,581.79 and 12,089.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.65, 30,581.79 and 12,089.31 is: 16,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.65 : 30,581.79 = 12,089.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.65/30,581.79 = 12,089.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.65x = 30,581.79 × 12,089.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.65x = 369,712,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,712,751.67/22,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.30

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