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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.48, 30,496.79 and 12,027.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.48, 30,496.79 and 12,027.95 is: 16,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.48 : 30,496.79 = 12,027.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.48/30,496.79 = 12,027.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.48x = 30,496.79 × 12,027.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.48x = 366,813,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,813,865.28/22,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.30

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