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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.48, 30,591.86 and 12,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.48, 30,591.86 and 12,096.48 is: 16,693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.48 : 30,591.86 = 12,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.48/30,591.86 = 12,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.48x = 30,591.86 × 12,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.48x = 370,053,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,053,753.30/22,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.54

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