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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.43, 30,593.85 and 12,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.43, 30,593.85 and 12,097.92 is: 16,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.43 : 30,593.85 = 12,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.43/30,593.85 = 12,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.43x = 30,593.85 × 12,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.43x = 370,121,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,121,949.79/22,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.15

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