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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.44, 30,409.32 and 12,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.44, 30,409.32 and 12,099.44 is: 16,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.44 : 30,409.32 = 12,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.44/30,409.32 = 12,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.44x = 30,409.32 × 12,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.44x = 367,935,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,935,742.78/22,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.45

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