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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.73, 30,594.31 and 12,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.73, 30,594.31 and 12,098.39 is: 16,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.73 : 30,594.31 = 12,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.73/30,594.31 = 12,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.73x = 30,594.31 × 12,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.73x = 370,141,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,141,917.06/22,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.83

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