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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,165.74, 30,588.90 and 12,094.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,165.74, 30,588.90 and 12,094.26 is: 16,690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,165.74 : 30,588.90 = 12,094.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,165.74/30,588.90 = 12,094.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,165.74x = 30,588.90 × 12,094.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,165.74x = 369,950,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,950,109.71/22,165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.18

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