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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.58, 30,496.42 and 12,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.58, 30,496.42 and 12,027.99 is: 16,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.58 : 30,496.42 = 12,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.58/30,496.42 = 12,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.58x = 30,496.42 × 12,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.58x = 366,810,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,810,764.19/22,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.09

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