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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.77, 30,593.33 and 12,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.77, 30,593.33 and 12,097.96 is: 16,694.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.77 : 30,593.33 = 12,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.77/30,593.33 = 12,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.77x = 30,593.33 × 12,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.77x = 370,116,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,116,791.00/22,169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.66

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