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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,076.64, 30,466.13 and 12,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,076.64, 30,466.13 and 12,005.28 is: 16,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,076.64 : 30,466.13 = 12,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,076.64/30,466.13 = 12,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,076.64x = 30,466.13 × 12,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,076.64x = 365,754,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,754,361.14/22,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.48

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