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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.66, 30,372.21 and 12,072.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.66, 30,372.21 and 12,072.66 is: 16,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.66 : 30,372.21 = 12,072.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.66/30,372.21 = 12,072.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.66x = 30,372.21 × 12,072.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.66x = 366,673,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,673,364.78/22,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.41

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