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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.46, 30,371.25 and 12,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.46, 30,371.25 and 12,073.46 is: 16,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.46 : 30,371.25 = 12,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.46/30,371.25 = 12,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.46x = 30,371.25 × 12,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.46x = 366,686,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,686,072.03/22,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.38

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