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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,104.03, 30,502.62 and 12,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,104.03, 30,502.62 and 12,032.49 is: 16,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,104.03 : 30,502.62 = 12,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,104.03/30,502.62 = 12,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,104.03x = 30,502.62 × 12,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,104.03x = 367,022,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,022,470.12/22,104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.32

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