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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.50, 30,368.14 and 12,070.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.50, 30,368.14 and 12,070.42 is: 16,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.50 : 30,368.14 = 12,070.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.50/30,368.14 = 12,070.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.50x = 30,368.14 × 12,070.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.50x = 366,556,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,556,204.42/22,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.24

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