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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.59, 30,568.05 and 12,078.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.59, 30,568.05 and 12,078.94 is: 16,669.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.59 : 30,568.05 = 12,078.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.59/30,568.05 = 12,078.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.59x = 30,568.05 × 12,078.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.59x = 369,229,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,229,641.87/22,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.07

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