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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,098.53, 30,496.43 and 12,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,098.53, 30,496.43 and 12,027.53 is: 16,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,098.53 : 30,496.43 = 12,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,098.53/30,496.43 = 12,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,098.53x = 30,496.43 × 12,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,098.53x = 366,796,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,796,726.72/22,098.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.24

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