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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.38, 30,592.52 and 12,607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.38, 30,592.52 and 12,607.98 is: 17,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.38 : 30,592.52 = 12,607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.38/30,592.52 = 12,607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.38x = 30,592.52 × 12,607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.38x = 385,709,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,709,889.06/22,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.31

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