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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.42, 30,593.54 and 12,097.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.42, 30,593.54 and 12,097.64 is: 16,694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.42 : 30,593.54 = 12,097.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.42/30,593.54 = 12,097.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.42x = 30,593.54 × 12,097.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.42x = 370,109,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,109,419.79/22,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.60

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