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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,100.91, 30,499.31 and 12,029.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,100.91, 30,499.31 and 12,029.43 is: 16,600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,100.91 : 30,499.31 = 12,029.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,100.91/30,499.31 = 12,029.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,100.91x = 30,499.31 × 12,029.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,100.91x = 366,889,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,889,421.02/22,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.65

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