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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.33, 30,594.92 and 12,098.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.33, 30,594.92 and 12,098.57 is: 16,695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.33 : 30,594.92 = 12,098.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.33/30,594.92 = 12,098.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.33x = 30,594.92 × 12,098.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.33x = 370,154,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,154,567.80/22,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.94

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