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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.36, 30,497.10 and 12,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.36, 30,497.10 and 12,027.76 is: 16,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.36 : 30,497.10 = 12,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.36/30,497.10 = 12,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.36x = 30,497.10 × 12,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.36x = 366,811,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,811,799.50/22,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.30

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