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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.60, 30,584.34 and 12,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.60, 30,584.34 and 12,091.05 is: 16,685.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.60 : 30,584.34 = 12,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.60/30,584.34 = 12,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.60x = 30,584.34 × 12,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.60x = 369,796,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,796,784.16/22,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.62

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