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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.87, 30,588.27 and 12,093.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.87, 30,588.27 and 12,093.87 is: 16,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.87 : 30,588.27 = 12,093.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.87/30,588.27 = 12,093.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.87x = 30,588.27 × 12,093.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.87x = 369,930,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,930,560.90/22,164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,689.95

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