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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.96, 30,581.37 and 12,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.96, 30,581.37 and 12,089.12 is: 16,682.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.96 : 30,581.37 = 12,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.96/30,581.37 = 12,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.96x = 30,581.37 × 12,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.96x = 369,701,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,701,851.69/22,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.57

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