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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.28, 30,569.99 and 12,080.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.28, 30,569.99 and 12,080.74 is: 16,671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.28 : 30,569.99 = 12,080.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.28/30,569.99 = 12,080.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.28x = 30,569.99 × 12,080.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.28x = 369,308,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,308,100.99/22,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,671.34

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