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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,101.24, 30,499.88 and 12,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,101.24, 30,499.88 and 12,670.44 is: 17,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,101.24 : 30,499.88 = 12,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,101.24/30,499.88 = 12,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,101.24x = 30,499.88 × 12,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,101.24x = 386,446,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,446,899.55/22,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.30

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