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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.94, 30,567.16 and 12,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.94, 30,567.16 and 12,079.30 is: 16,668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.94 : 30,567.16 = 12,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.94/30,567.16 = 12,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.94x = 30,567.16 × 12,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.94x = 369,229,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,229,895.79/22,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.81

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