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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.24, 30,489.96 and 12,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.24, 30,489.96 and 12,537.46 is: 17,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.24 : 30,489.96 = 12,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.24/30,489.96 = 12,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.24x = 30,489.96 × 12,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.24x = 382,266,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,266,653.90/22,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,297.73

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