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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.44, 30,594.95 and 12,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.44, 30,594.95 and 12,099.05 is: 16,696.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.44 : 30,594.95 = 12,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.44/30,594.95 = 12,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.44x = 30,594.95 × 12,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.44x = 370,169,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,169,948.53/22,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.55

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