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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.88, 30,587.42 and 12,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.88, 30,587.42 and 12,093.29 is: 16,688.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.88 : 30,587.42 = 12,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.88/30,587.42 = 12,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.88x = 30,587.42 × 12,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.88x = 369,902,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,902,357.24/22,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.67

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