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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,165.72, 30,588.47 and 12,094.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,165.72, 30,588.47 and 12,094.18 is: 16,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,165.72 : 30,588.47 = 12,094.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,165.72/30,588.47 = 12,094.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,165.72x = 30,588.47 × 12,094.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,165.72x = 369,942,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,942,370.52/22,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,689.84

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