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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.74, 30,595.80 and 12,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.74, 30,595.80 and 12,099.26 is: 16,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.74 : 30,595.80 = 12,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.74/30,595.80 = 12,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.74x = 30,595.80 × 12,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.74x = 370,186,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,186,539.11/22,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.08

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