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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.46, 30,497.33 and 12,028.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.46, 30,497.33 and 12,028.03 is: 16,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.46 : 30,497.33 = 12,028.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.46/30,497.33 = 12,028.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.46x = 30,497.33 × 12,028.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.46x = 366,822,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,822,753.99/22,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.72

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