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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.97, 30,586.23 and 12,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.97, 30,586.23 and 12,092.42 is: 16,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.97 : 30,586.23 = 12,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.97/30,586.23 = 12,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.97x = 30,586.23 × 12,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.97x = 369,861,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,861,386.45/22,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.51

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