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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.52, 30,498.72 and 12,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.52, 30,498.72 and 12,163.52 is: 16,786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.52 : 30,498.72 = 12,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.52/30,498.72 = 12,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.52x = 30,498.72 × 12,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.52x = 370,971,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,971,790.69/22,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.42

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