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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,073.66, 30,461.51 and 12,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,073.66, 30,461.51 and 12,002.11 is: 16,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,073.66 : 30,461.51 = 12,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,073.66/30,461.51 = 12,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,073.66x = 30,461.51 × 12,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,073.66x = 365,602,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,602,391.76/22,073.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.83

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