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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.74, 30,567.45 and 12,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.74, 30,567.45 and 12,079.20 is: 16,668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.74 : 30,567.45 = 12,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.74/30,567.45 = 12,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.74x = 30,567.45 × 12,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.74x = 369,230,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,230,342.04/22,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.98

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