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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.25, 30,407.27 and 12,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.25, 30,407.27 and 12,098.25 is: 16,695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.25 : 30,407.27 = 12,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.25/30,407.27 = 12,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.25x = 30,407.27 × 12,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.25x = 367,874,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,874,693.79/22,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.59

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