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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.64, 30,568.89 and 12,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.64, 30,568.89 and 12,080.10 is: 16,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.64 : 30,568.89 = 12,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.64/30,568.89 = 12,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.64x = 30,568.89 × 12,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.64x = 369,275,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,275,408.02/22,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.34

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