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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.79, 30,564.89 and 12,077.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.79, 30,564.89 and 12,077.30 is: 16,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.79 : 30,564.89 = 12,077.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.79/30,564.89 = 12,077.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.79x = 30,564.89 × 12,077.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.79x = 369,141,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,141,132.79/22,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,666.42

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