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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,101.79, 30,501.13 and 12,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,101.79, 30,501.13 and 12,030.89 is: 16,602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,101.79 : 30,501.13 = 12,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,101.79/30,501.13 = 12,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,101.79x = 30,501.13 × 12,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,101.79x = 366,955,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,955,739.91/22,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.99

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