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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.79, 30,589.70 and 12,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.79, 30,589.70 and 12,095.52 is: 16,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.79 : 30,589.70 = 12,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.79/30,589.70 = 12,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.79x = 30,589.70 × 12,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.79x = 369,998,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,998,267.67/22,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.56

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