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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.58, 30,594.45 and 12,098.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.58, 30,594.45 and 12,098.77 is: 16,695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.58 : 30,594.45 = 12,098.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.58/30,594.45 = 12,098.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.58x = 30,594.45 × 12,098.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.58x = 370,155,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,155,213.83/22,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.78

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