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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.06, 30,568.43 and 12,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.06, 30,568.43 and 12,079.52 is: 16,669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.06 : 30,568.43 = 12,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.06/30,568.43 = 12,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.06x = 30,568.43 × 12,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.06x = 369,251,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,251,748.31/22,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.71

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