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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.71, 30,570.80 and 12,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.71, 30,570.80 and 12,081.22 is: 16,672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.71 : 30,570.80 = 12,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.71/30,570.80 = 12,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.71x = 30,570.80 × 12,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.71x = 369,332,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,332,423.54/22,152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.11

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