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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,101.52, 30,500.58 and 12,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,101.52, 30,500.58 and 12,030.52 is: 16,602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,101.52 : 30,500.58 = 12,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,101.52/30,500.58 = 12,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,101.52x = 30,500.58 × 12,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,101.52x = 366,937,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,937,837.70/22,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.38

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