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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.93, 30,591.78 and 12,096.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.93, 30,591.78 and 12,096.42 is: 16,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.93 : 30,591.78 = 12,096.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.93/30,591.78 = 12,096.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.93x = 30,591.78 × 12,096.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.93x = 370,051,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,051,019.43/22,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.08

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