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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.96, 30,569.32 and 12,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.96, 30,569.32 and 12,080.42 is: 16,670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.96 : 30,569.32 = 12,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.96/30,569.32 = 12,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.96x = 30,569.32 × 12,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.96x = 369,290,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,290,224.71/22,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.77

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