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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.88, 30,498.48 and 12,028.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.88, 30,498.48 and 12,028.97 is: 16,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.88 : 30,498.48 = 12,028.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.88/30,498.48 = 12,028.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.88x = 30,498.48 × 12,028.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.88x = 366,865,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,865,088.33/22,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.32

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