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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.59, 30,583.71 and 12,091.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.59, 30,583.71 and 12,091.23 is: 16,685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.59 : 30,583.71 = 12,091.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.59/30,583.71 = 12,091.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.59x = 30,583.71 × 12,091.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.59x = 369,794,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,794,671.86/22,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.54

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