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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.57, 30,594.65 and 12,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.57, 30,594.65 and 12,098.66 is: 16,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.57 : 30,594.65 = 12,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.57/30,594.65 = 12,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.57x = 30,594.65 × 12,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.57x = 370,154,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,154,145.44/22,169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.50

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