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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.67, 30,469.65 and 12,007.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.67, 30,469.65 and 12,007.89 is: 16,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.67 : 30,469.65 = 12,007.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.67/30,469.65 = 12,007.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.67x = 30,469.65 × 12,007.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.67x = 365,876,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,876,281.71/22,079.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.73

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