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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.85, 30,594.63 and 12,098.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.85, 30,594.63 and 12,098.18 is: 16,695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.85 : 30,594.63 = 12,098.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.85/30,594.63 = 12,098.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.85x = 30,594.63 × 12,098.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.85x = 370,139,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,139,187.80/22,169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.61

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