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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.36, 30,569.28 and 12,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.36, 30,569.28 and 12,079.92 is: 16,670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.36 : 30,569.28 = 12,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.36/30,569.28 = 12,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.36x = 30,569.28 × 12,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.36x = 369,274,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,274,456.86/22,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.51

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