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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,073.61, 30,462.19 and 12,002.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,073.61, 30,462.19 and 12,002.73 is: 16,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,073.61 : 30,462.19 = 12,002.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,073.61/30,462.19 = 12,002.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,073.61x = 30,462.19 × 12,002.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,073.61x = 365,629,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,629,536.40/22,073.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,564.10

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