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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.75, 30,406.58 and 12,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.75, 30,406.58 and 12,097.75 is: 16,694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.75 : 30,406.58 = 12,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.75/30,406.58 = 12,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.75x = 30,406.58 × 12,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.75x = 367,851,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,851,142.71/22,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.90

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