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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,078.88, 30,468.70 and 12,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,078.88, 30,468.70 and 12,007.30 is: 16,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,078.88 : 30,468.70 = 12,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,078.88/30,468.70 = 12,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,078.88x = 30,468.70 × 12,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,078.88x = 365,846,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,846,669.17/22,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.98

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