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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.44, 30,369.84 and 12,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.44, 30,369.84 and 12,073.44 is: 16,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.44 : 30,369.84 = 12,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.44/30,369.84 = 12,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.44x = 30,369.84 × 12,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.44x = 366,668,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,668,441.05/22,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,659.60

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