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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.95, 30,591.66 and 12,096.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.95, 30,591.66 and 12,096.35 is: 16,692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.95 : 30,591.66 = 12,096.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.95/30,591.66 = 12,096.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.95x = 30,591.66 × 12,096.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.95x = 370,047,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,047,537.60/22,167.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.91

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