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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,066, 30,451.56 and 12,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,066, 30,451.56 and 12,130 is: 16,739.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,066 : 30,451.56 = 12,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,066/30,451.56 = 12,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,066x = 30,451.56 × 12,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,066x = 369,377,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,377,422.80/22,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.66

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