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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.66, 30,595.66 and 12,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.66, 30,595.66 and 12,099.12 is: 16,696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.66 : 30,595.66 = 12,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.66/30,595.66 = 12,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.66x = 30,595.66 × 12,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.66x = 370,180,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,180,561.82/22,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.87

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