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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.99, 30,365.01 and 12,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.99, 30,365.01 and 12,443.33 is: 17,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.99 : 30,365.01 = 12,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.99/30,365.01 = 12,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.99x = 30,365.01 × 12,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.99x = 377,841,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,841,915.80/22,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.96

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