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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.55, 30,591.10 and 12,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.55, 30,591.10 and 12,095.96 is: 16,692.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.55 : 30,591.10 = 12,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.55/30,591.10 = 12,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.55x = 30,591.10 × 12,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.55x = 370,028,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,028,721.96/22,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.36

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