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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.96, 30,371.94 and 12,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.96, 30,371.94 and 12,073.96 is: 16,661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.96 : 30,371.94 = 12,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.96/30,371.94 = 12,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.96x = 30,371.94 × 12,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.96x = 366,709,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,709,588.68/22,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.07

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