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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.35, 30,567 and 12,078.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.35, 30,567 and 12,078.90 is: 16,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.35 : 30,567 = 12,078.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.35/30,567 = 12,078.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.35x = 30,567 × 12,078.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.35x = 369,215,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,215,736.30/22,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.62

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