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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.36, 30,397.44 and 12,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.36, 30,397.44 and 12,598.08 is: 17,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.36 : 30,397.44 = 12,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.36/30,397.44 = 12,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.36x = 30,397.44 × 12,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.36x = 382,949,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,949,380.92/22,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.01

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