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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,102.50, 30,500.96 and 12,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,102.50, 30,500.96 and 12,030.69 is: 16,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,102.50 : 30,500.96 = 12,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,102.50/30,500.96 = 12,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,102.50x = 30,500.96 × 12,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,102.50x = 366,947,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,947,594.46/22,102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.09

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