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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.79, 30,591.99 and 12,096.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.79, 30,591.99 and 12,096.50 is: 16,693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.79 : 30,591.99 = 12,096.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.79/30,591.99 = 12,096.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.79x = 30,591.99 × 12,096.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.79x = 370,056,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,056,038.15/22,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.41

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