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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.30, 30,594.60 and 12,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.30, 30,594.60 and 12,098.48 is: 16,695.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.30 : 30,594.60 = 12,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.30/30,594.60 = 12,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.30x = 30,594.60 × 12,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.30x = 370,148,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,148,003.24/22,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.67

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