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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.48, 30,592.68 and 12,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.48, 30,592.68 and 12,608.08 is: 17,398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.48 : 30,592.68 = 12,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.48/30,592.68 = 12,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.48x = 30,592.68 × 12,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.48x = 385,714,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,714,803.89/22,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.46

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