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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,100.84, 30,498.73 and 12,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,100.84, 30,498.73 and 12,029.50 is: 16,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,100.84 : 30,498.73 = 12,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,100.84/30,498.73 = 12,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,100.84x = 30,498.73 × 12,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,100.84x = 366,884,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,884,472.54/22,100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.48

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