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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.97, 30,583.59 and 12,090.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.97, 30,583.59 and 12,090.62 is: 16,685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.97 : 30,583.59 = 12,090.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.97/30,583.59 = 12,090.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.97x = 30,583.59 × 12,090.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.97x = 369,774,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,774,564.93/22,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.09

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