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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.72, 30,469.14 and 12,008.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.72, 30,469.14 and 12,008.15 is: 16,570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.72 : 30,469.14 = 12,008.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.72/30,469.14 = 12,008.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.72x = 30,469.14 × 12,008.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.72x = 365,878,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,878,007.62/22,079.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.77

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