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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.84, 30,582.36 and 12,089.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.84, 30,582.36 and 12,089.62 is: 16,683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.84 : 30,582.36 = 12,089.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.84/30,582.36 = 12,089.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.84x = 30,582.36 × 12,089.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.84x = 369,729,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,729,034.65/22,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.89

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