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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.07, 30,592.72 and 12,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.07, 30,592.72 and 12,097.50 is: 16,694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.07 : 30,592.72 = 12,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.07/30,592.72 = 12,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.07x = 30,592.72 × 12,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.07x = 370,095,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,095,430.20/22,169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.22

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