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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.27, 30,592.64 and 12,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.27, 30,592.64 and 12,097.46 is: 16,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.27 : 30,592.64 = 12,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.27/30,592.64 = 12,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.27x = 30,592.64 × 12,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.27x = 370,093,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,093,238.69/22,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.97

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