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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.92, 30,584.79 and 12,091.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.92, 30,584.79 and 12,091.37 is: 16,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.92 : 30,584.79 = 12,091.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.92/30,584.79 = 12,091.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.92x = 30,584.79 × 12,091.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.92x = 369,811,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,811,859.34/22,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.06

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