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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.28, 30,591.58 and 12,096.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.28, 30,591.58 and 12,096.27 is: 16,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.28 : 30,591.58 = 12,096.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.28/30,591.58 = 12,096.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.28x = 30,591.58 × 12,096.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.28x = 370,044,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,044,128.82/22,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.26

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