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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.87, 30,592.41 and 12,096.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.87, 30,592.41 and 12,096.87 is: 16,694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.87 : 30,592.41 = 12,096.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.87/30,592.41 = 12,096.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.87x = 30,592.41 × 12,096.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.87x = 370,072,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,072,406.76/22,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.09

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