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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.31, 30,570.08 and 12,080.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.31, 30,570.08 and 12,080.57 is: 16,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.31 : 30,570.08 = 12,080.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.31/30,570.08 = 12,080.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.31x = 30,570.08 × 12,080.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.31x = 369,303,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,303,778.09/22,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,671.12

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