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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.74, 30,568.20 and 12,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.74, 30,568.20 and 12,079.26 is: 16,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.74 : 30,568.20 = 12,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.74/30,568.20 = 12,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.74x = 30,568.20 × 12,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.74x = 369,241,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,241,235.53/22,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.48

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