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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.98, 30,593.86 and 12,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.98, 30,593.86 and 12,610.24 is: 17,402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.98 : 30,593.86 = 12,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.98/30,593.86 = 12,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.98x = 30,593.86 × 12,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.98x = 385,795,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,795,701.11/22,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.51

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