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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.26, 30,594.69 and 12,098.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.26, 30,594.69 and 12,098.87 is: 16,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.26 : 30,594.69 = 12,098.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.26/30,594.69 = 12,098.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.26x = 30,594.69 × 12,098.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.26x = 370,161,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,161,024.03/22,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.29

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