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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109.99, 30,511.50 and 12,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109.99, 30,511.50 and 12,038.32 is: 16,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109.99 : 30,511.50 = 12,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109.99/30,511.50 = 12,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109.99x = 30,511.50 × 12,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109.99x = 367,307,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,307,048.12/22,109.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.72

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