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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.93, 30,587.64 and 12,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.93, 30,587.64 and 12,093.42 is: 16,688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.93 : 30,587.64 = 12,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.93/30,587.64 = 12,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.93x = 30,587.64 × 12,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.93x = 369,909,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,909,177.33/22,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.94

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