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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.62, 30,469.44 and 12,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.62, 30,469.44 and 12,007.88 is: 16,570.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.62 : 30,469.44 = 12,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.62/30,469.44 = 12,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.62x = 30,469.44 × 12,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.62x = 365,873,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,873,379.19/22,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.64

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