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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.02, 30,566.58 and 12,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.02, 30,566.58 and 12,078.12 is: 16,667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.02 : 30,566.58 = 12,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.02/30,566.58 = 12,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.02x = 30,566.58 × 12,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.02x = 369,186,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,186,821.23/22,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.56

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