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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.69, 30,566.41 and 12,078.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.69, 30,566.41 and 12,078.15 is: 16,667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.69 : 30,566.41 = 12,078.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.69/30,566.41 = 12,078.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.69x = 30,566.41 × 12,078.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.69x = 369,185,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,185,608.06/22,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.76

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