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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.51, 30,595.32 and 12,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.51, 30,595.32 and 12,098.70 is: 16,696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.51 : 30,595.32 = 12,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.51/30,595.32 = 12,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.51x = 30,595.32 × 12,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.51x = 370,163,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,163,598.08/22,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.21

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