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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.24, 30,566.84 and 12,078.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.24, 30,566.84 and 12,078.72 is: 16,668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.24 : 30,566.84 = 12,078.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.24/30,566.84 = 12,078.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.24x = 30,566.84 × 12,078.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.24x = 369,208,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,208,301.64/22,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.37

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