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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,100.53, 30,499.48 and 12,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,100.53, 30,499.48 and 12,029.34 is: 16,600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,100.53 : 30,499.48 = 12,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,100.53/30,499.48 = 12,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,100.53x = 30,499.48 × 12,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,100.53x = 366,888,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,888,606.43/22,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.89

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