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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.18, 30,595.44 and 12,098.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.18, 30,595.44 and 12,098.82 is: 16,696.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.18 : 30,595.44 = 12,098.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.18/30,595.44 = 12,098.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.18x = 30,595.44 × 12,098.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.18x = 370,168,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,168,721.38/22,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.69

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