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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,100.23, 30,498.96 and 12,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,100.23, 30,498.96 and 12,029.32 is: 16,600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,100.23 : 30,498.96 = 12,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,100.23/30,498.96 = 12,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,100.23x = 30,498.96 × 12,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,100.23x = 366,881,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,881,673.26/22,100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.81

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