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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.32, 30,585.60 and 12,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.32, 30,585.60 and 12,092.66 is: 16,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.32 : 30,585.60 = 12,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.32/30,585.60 = 12,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.32x = 30,585.60 × 12,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.32x = 369,861,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,861,261.70/22,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.24

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