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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.93, 30,593.16 and 12,097.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.93, 30,593.16 and 12,097.42 is: 16,694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.93 : 30,593.16 = 12,097.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.93/30,593.16 = 12,097.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.93x = 30,593.16 × 12,097.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.93x = 370,098,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,098,305.65/22,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.46

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