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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.50, 30,367.59 and 12,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.50, 30,367.59 and 12,069.50 is: 16,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.50 : 30,367.59 = 12,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.50/30,367.59 = 12,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.50x = 30,367.59 × 12,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.50x = 366,521,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,521,627.51/22,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.91

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