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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.60, 30,591.22 and 12,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.60, 30,591.22 and 12,095.97 is: 16,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.60 : 30,591.22 = 12,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.60/30,591.22 = 12,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.60x = 30,591.22 × 12,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.60x = 370,030,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,030,479.38/22,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.40

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