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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.55, 30,567.74 and 12,079.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.55, 30,567.74 and 12,079.01 is: 16,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.55 : 30,567.74 = 12,079.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.55/30,567.74 = 12,079.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.55x = 30,567.74 × 12,079.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.55x = 369,228,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,228,037.14/22,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.02

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